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McCarthy's 28% off-target rate to Jefferson is unsustainable; must tighten placement.

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McCarthy sprayed his ball placement too much last year, posting a 28% off-target rate to Justin Jefferson—unsustainable accuracy against the best receiver in football. He must tighten ball placement and build real chemistry with Jefferson. The human element is critical: McCarthy will have to convince Jefferson he's the guy and influence that decision; receivers shouldn't have to guess at placement.

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A 28% off-target rate to the best receiver in football is unsustainable. McCarthy sprayed his placement a little too much last year. J.J. McCarthy is going to have to convince Justin Jefferson he's the guy... and influence that decision.
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McCarthy sprayed his ball placement too much last year, posting a 28% off-target rate to Justin Jefferson—unsustainable accuracy against the best receiver in football. He must tighten ball placement and build real chemistry with Jefferson. The human element is critical: McCarthy will have to convince Jefferson he's the guy and influence that decision; receivers shouldn't have to guess at placement.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for J.J. McCarthy (QB). McCarthy's 28% off-target rate to Jefferson is unsustainable; must tighten placement.
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