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Saints Snap Three-Game Losing Streak with 34-27 Victory over New York Giants
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the New York Giants benched starting quarterback Jameis Winston for backup J.J. McCarthy during their game against the New Orleans Saints after Winston threw his second interception early in the fourth quarter.
- The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings on September 28 to bolster quarterback depth following a season-ending knee injury to starter Jaxson Dart.
- Winston was pulled after throwing for 152 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. McCarthy threw an interception on his first series but later connected with Malik Nabers for a 24-yard touchdown.
- Although the Giants ultimately lost 34-27, McCarthy led a scoring drive featuring a 49-yard pass, nearly rallying the team back from a 34-10 deficit.
- Questions remain regarding McCarthy's ability to avoid turnovers after he threw an interception on his fourth pass attempt. The former 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft continues to face evaluation as the Giants assess long-term quarterback options.
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JJ McCarthy shines, almost leads Giants to wild comeback in 34-27 loss to Saints
The loss was ugly, but the New York Giants appear to have found their starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2026 season. JJ McCarthy nearly pulled off a wild 24-point fourth-quarter comeback after he was subbed in for the benched Jameis Winston, passing for 243 yards, directing two touchdown drives, and helping New York...
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