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McCarthy's stats inflated by circus catches; performance context heavily skewed.

McCarthy was bailed out by circus catches in coverage to achieve a completion percentage over expected of plus-8.5 percent, suggesting his fourth-quarter performance against the Saints benefited from fortunate receiver play rather than clean execution. The source notes extenuating circumstances—24-point deficit, no-huddle offense, soft defensive coverage, abandonment of the run game, and an opponent that temporarily removed starters—that complicate assessment of whether his performance indicates he should be the starter.

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