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Giants Turning to J.J. McCarthy as Their Starting QB at Houston, Report Says
McCarthy threw for 243 yards in relief and led three scoring drives before the Giants turned to him over Jameis Winston.
- On Wednesday, the New York Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback against the Houston Texans this Sunday, following his relief appearance in the Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
- Giants coach John Harbaugh benched veteran Jameis Winston following a 34-27 loss to the Saints; McCarthy replaced Winston in the fourth quarter, leading three consecutive scoring drives totaling 243 yards.
- Acquired in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings late last month, McCarthy provided a "let-it-rip mentality" that fullback Patrick Ricard praised, nearly completing a comeback with one touchdown on 11-of-21 passing.
- The Giants remain atop the NFC East standings with a 3-2-1 record, and McCarthy makes his first start facing a Texans defense that allowed the fewest yards per game last year.
- Despite admiring Winston's contributions to earlier wins, Harbaugh noted the coaching staff is "honing in on a decision" to develop McCarthy, calling the young quarterback "very talented.
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·New York, United States
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Giants Make Final Decision on J.J. McCarthy Starting vs. Texans
The New York Giants are officially making a change at quarterback, benching veteran Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston. pic.twitter.com/HzpVzf88Oj — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 21, 2026 The decision comes just days after McCarthy nearly led the Giants […]
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