J.J. McCarthy
Is J.J. McCarthy playing in Week 9? Yes, as of now. J.J. McCarthy has no injury designation for Week 9 at the Eagles on Sunday.
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This season
- PPR pts / game
- 8.9
- 3 games
- Pass yards / game
- 165
- 1 TD, 0 INT
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Cmp/Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Car | Rush yds |
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| 7 | HOU | 10.2 | 20/28 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | NO | 16.3 | 11/21 | 243 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | WAS | 0.2 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
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In late September, the Vikings sent quarterback J.J.
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- Another rough day for the NFC East with its best player J.J. McCarthy on bye
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Every time I hear Warner’s analysis I wonder why he doesn’t have an even bigger platform. He provides insight like a QB expert and not someone just hyping everyone.
To his points on McCarthy, I think Nagy deserves a ton of credit for scheming up so many plays where the first read was open, and then McCarthy’s arm talent took over. Will be interesting to see the progress as they face more complicated defenses scheming to take away what they’ve put on film · Quoting Rich Eisen Show: 💻 @kurt13warner
Has #BigBlue found their QB in JJ McCarthy? What's the film study show after the Week 7 win in Houston?
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5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 5d Jordan Raanan (X) Interesting stuff on J.J. McCarthy move and more ... · Quoting Move The Sticks Podcast: Today on Move the Sticks: 🔵 @Giants GM Joe Schoen joins! 🏈 Working with John Harbaugh 🤔 Why JJ McCarthy was brought in & his impact 📈 Malik Nabers-Isaiah Likely potential 👀 Plus previewing Week 8 & three FUN trade ideas WATCH ⬇️ 🔗: #Giants
- 5d Adam Schefter (X) There now have been seven in-season trades. Since 2022, there have been an average of 17 trades per year from Oct. 1 up until the trade deadline. In each of the past two seasons, as it has become trendier to make blockbuster deals, there have been 18 trades from Oct. 1 up until the deadline. This year’s deadline is Tuesday Nov. 10. · Quoting Adam Schefter: NFL trades since Sept 28: 🏈DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears 🏈DT DeForest Buckner to the 49ers 🏈G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks 🏈WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans 🏈C Cam Jurgens to the Ravens 🏈CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys 🏈QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants.
- 5d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) NFL trades since Sept 28: 🏈DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears 🏈DT DeForest Buckner to the 49ers 🏈G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks 🏈WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans 🏈C Cam Jurgens to the Ravens 🏈CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys 🏈QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants.+1
- 5d Jordan Raanan (X) Today on Move the Sticks: 🔵 @Giants GM Joe Schoen joins! 🏈 Working with John Harbaugh 🤔 Why JJ McCarthy was brought in & his impact 📈 Malik Nabers-Isaiah Likely potential 👀 Plus previewing Week 8 & three FUN trade ideas WATCH ⬇️ 🔗: #Giants
- 5d Dan Duggan (X) Every time I hear Warner’s analysis I wonder why he doesn’t have an even bigger platform. He provides insight like a QB expert and not someone just hyping everyone. To his points on McCarthy, I think Nagy deserves a ton of credit for scheming up so many plays where the first read was open, and then McCarthy’s arm talent took over. Will be interesting to see the progress as they face more complicated defenses scheming to take away what they’ve put on film · Quoting Rich Eisen Show: 💻 @kurt13warner Has #BigBlue found their QB in JJ McCarthy? What's the film study show after the Week 7 win in Houston? #NFL
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Thought this was telling. Asked J.J. McCarthy if he felt more comfortable than previous years.
McCarthy: "For sure. Just overall, regardless of team, I feel such a different peace going out there on the field every single time I step out there just being in Year 2 now of playing."
4 more updatesfrom 1 source
- 6d Dan Duggan (X) 💻 @kurt13warner Has #BigBlue found their QB in JJ McCarthy? What's the film study show after the Week 7 win in Houston? #NFL
- 6d Dan Duggan (X) Tried to cheat the game here by making the conversation about how we shouldn’t be having the conversation · Quoting SNY Giants: Is it too early to talk Giants QB situation between Jaxson Dart and J.J. McCarthy? @Connor_J_Hughes and @DDuggan21 on NYG411
- 6d Dan Duggan (X) Is it too early to talk Giants QB situation between Jaxson Dart and J.J. McCarthy? @Connor_J_Hughes and @DDuggan21 on NYG411
- 6d Dan Duggan (X) Giants offensive snap counts vs. the Texans: • The Giants subbed Jameis Winston in for five tush-push plays. He converted sneaks on a third-and-1 and a fourth-and-1. It took him two tries to sneak it in from the 1 for a TD. All of the sneaks opened up the 19-yard handoff to Cam Skattebo from the tush-push alignment. • The backfield was shaping up as an even split before Tyrone Tracy left with a hamstring injury in the second quarter. Skattebo had played 14 snaps compared to 11 snaps for Tracy at that point. Both backs and Devin Singletary played on early third downs. As the game progressed, Singletary took over as the third-down back while mixing in on early downs. Skattebo indicated his hamstring was OK after the game and he has the bye to recover, but after Tracy's surprise addition to IR yesterday, let's wait and see where he's at when they return to practice next week. Skattebo missed chunks of time last offseason with a hamstring. It's tempting to look at the results when…
- 6d Jordan Raanan (X) Thought this was telling. Asked J.J. McCarthy if he felt more comfortable than previous years. McCarthy: "For sure. Just overall, regardless of team, I feel such a different peace going out there on the field every single time I step out there just being in Year 2 now of playing."
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"I was pretty harsh on the trade, harsh on J.J. He's made me look pretty dumb these five quarters he's played. I still think my skepticism was warranted - I think a lot of people just wanted to believe that he was good because the Giants traded for him.
If you go back to the end of his time in Minnesota, I probably didn't weigh that enough that he was starting to play better those last couple of games. We'll see, this is a long way to go, but man, it would be impossible for him to have looked better in his first quarters here." - @DDuggan21
Dan and @Connor_J_Hughes talk J.J. McCarthy on NYG411
5 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 27 Jordan Raanan (X) What's the future of the Giants QB room with Jaxson Dart, J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston? Joe Schoen: "Good position to be in." Dart and McCarthy are viewed as good young quarterbacks. Winston a backup you can win games with. Giants went 2-1-1 with him as starter.
- Oct 27 Dan Duggan (X) I was skeptical of the JJ McCarthy trade, but his first five quarters have certainly made me start to believe… · Quoting SNY Giants: "I was pretty harsh on the trade, harsh on J.J. He's made me look pretty dumb these five quarters he's played. I still think my skepticism was warranted - I think a lot of people just wanted to believe that he was good because the Giants traded for him. If you go back to the end of his time in Minnesota, I probably didn't weigh that enough that he was starting to play better those last couple of games. We'll see, this is a long way to go, but man, it would be impossible for him to have looked better in his first quarters here." - @DDuggan21 Dan and @Connor_J_Hughes talk J.J. McCarthy on NYG411
- Oct 27 Dan Duggan (X) "I was pretty harsh on the trade, harsh on J.J. He's made me look pretty dumb these five quarters he's played. I still think my skepticism was warranted - I think a lot of people just wanted to believe that he was good because the Giants traded for him. If you go back to the end of his time in Minnesota, I probably didn't weigh that enough that he was starting to play better those last couple of games. We'll see, this is a long way to go, but man, it would be impossible for him to have looked better in his first quarters here." - @DDuggan21 Dan and @Connor_J_Hughes talk J.J. McCarthy on NYG411
- Oct 27 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) The NFL heading into Week 8: 🏈Chargers are last winless team. 🏈Vikings are last unbeaten team. 🏈Browns, led by Deshaun Watson, are in first place. 🏈Giants, led by JJ McCarthy, are in first place. Cc: @tyschmit 🎧+1
- Oct 27 Daily Norseman (MIN) The McCarthy/Murray Discourse Isn’t Going Away
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Just how good was J.J. McCarthy:
CPOE: +9.2% (2nd)
Tight-window completions: 4 (T-1st)
Tight-window attempts: 4
Air Yards per att: 9.9 (2nd)
Pressure Rate faced: 46.7% (6th)
6 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 26 Josina Anderson (X) Are the same people critizing Harbs last week, complimenting the #Giants head coach this week? 😂 JJ McCarthy also did a masterful job channeling rejection from his former team & getting locked in for his 1st win as QB1 for the #Giants now.. · Quoting JosinaAnderson: NEW: How #Giants head coach John Harbaugh's win in Houston reminded me of Phil Jackson, after Cam Skattebo's career-best rushing performance vs the #Texans, a week after Harbs was criticized for benching his star running back.
- Oct 26 Jeremy Fowler (X) In the offseason, the Vikings challenged J.J. McCarthy to improve his throwing versatility -- more clubs in the bag. Not just the fastball, but more layering of the ball. He lost the QB battle, but Minnesota noticed he improved in that area. Showed Sunday -- with a different team. · Quoting Mina Kimes: ….man what
- Oct 26 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) The Sunday Aftermath. Breaking down J.J. McCarthy's revival, Omar Cooper Jr.'s ongoing breakout, the Texans' receiver mess and much more in my Week 7 recap
- Oct 26 Pat Leonard (X) Relive McCarthy’s every throw here · Quoting ΛWTHΞИƬIK: Every JJ McCarthy throw and run vs the Texans 🔥 – 20/28 – 252 yards – Sacked 3x – 99.1 Rating #NYGIANTS
- Oct 26 Pat Leonard (X) Have to ask J.J. about this lol · Quoting Jack Mac: JACK MAC DEBRIEF NFL WEEK 7 🏈JJ McCarthy ditched the eyeblack to beat CJ Stroud once again 🏈Skattebo calls out the NFL 🏈Joe Burrow…a tale of 2 halves 🏈The Jets return to factory settings 🏈Butker has a STINKER…K9 runs off 🏈Legendary ref 🏈By the order of the French Peaky Bliders MUCH MORE
- Oct 26 Jordan Raanan (X) This was perhaps J.J. McCarthy's best throw. It's third-and-9 in the fourth quarter of a tight game. Gets it into a tight window to Malachi Fields. · Quoting Jordan Raanan: Just how good was J.J. McCarthy: CPOE: +9.2% (2nd) Tight-window completions: 4 (T-1st) Tight-window attempts: 4 Air Yards per att: 9.9 (2nd) Pressure Rate faced: 46.7% (6th)
- Oct 26 Jordan Raanan (X) Just how good was J.J. McCarthy: CPOE: +9.2% (2nd) Tight-window completions: 4 (T-1st) Tight-window attempts: 4 Air Yards per att: 9.9 (2nd) Pressure Rate faced: 46.7% (6th)
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Giants-Texans pregame thoughts:
• There are different games during the season when you feel like you can learn a lot about a team. This feels like one of those games after the coaches turned up the heat this week. Had Harbaugh calling out a running back — any running back — to step up and Dennard Wilson putting the defense's effort on blast. This team has proven to be mentally tough this season, so we'll see how they respond today.
• JJ McCarthy is a total wild card. Really impossible to predict what we'll see him from today. But I do expect the offense to shift back to what we saw in the opener. McCarthy's legs should help open up some lanes on zone read. But the Texans have a stout run defense. Won't be easy to just ground-and-pound their way through this one.
• Cam Skattebo is out of the doghouse. Expecting a time share with Tyrone Tracy, with Devin Singletary mixed in. Harbaugh hoping someone emerges and they can ride that back.
• Malik Nabers has been on a tear: 6-112-1,…
59 more updatesfrom 23 sources
- Oct 26 Pat Leonard (X) JACK MAC DEBRIEF NFL WEEK 7 🏈JJ McCarthy ditched the eyeblack to beat CJ Stroud once again 🏈Skattebo calls out the NFL 🏈Joe Burrow…a tale of 2 halves 🏈The Jets return to factory settings 🏈Butker has a STINKER…K9 runs off 🏈Legendary ref 🏈By the order of the French Peaky Bliders MUCH MORE
- Oct 25 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy Delivers a Winning Debut as Giants Starter, Beating Texans in Overtime
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Fantasy Football: J.J. McCarthy's first start as a Giant proves victorious — but did he truly move the needle?
- Oct 25 Dan Duggan (X) JJ McCarthy had hit a dead end in his career, stuck as the third-string QB for a team that was done with him. Then came the trade to the Giants. Now, suddenly the future looks much brighter for McCarthy and the Giants
- Oct 25 Albert Breer (X) JJ McCarthy showed a little something today. · Quoting Mina Kimes: ….man what
- Oct 25 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) *lowers voice to a barely audible whisper* JJ McCarthy made some legit impressive throws today guys
- Oct 25 CBS Sports NFL Headlines J.J. McCarthy, Cam Skattebo seize second chances as John Harbaugh's surprising Giants keep rolling
- Oct 25 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 7 winners and losers: Cam Skattebo, J.J. McCarthy lift Giants; Aaron Glenn's seat heats up
- Oct 25 Giants Team Site Inside the Numbers: J.J. McCarthy's winning start with the Giants
- Oct 25 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) JJ McCarthy gets a win in his first start as the Giants QB. Repost of @NFL+1
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) Giants are the clear favorites in the NFC East. They are 4-2-1 heading into the bye week. And J.J. McCarthy was impressive while playing clean football. · Quoting Jordan Raanan: J.J. McCarthy's arm put them in position to win. The running game won it for the Giants. Big win as 10-point road dogs. Giants 27, Texans 21
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Every JJ McCarthy throw and run vs the Texans 🔥 – 20/28 – 252 yards – Sacked 3x – 99.1 Rating #NYGIANTS
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy's arm put them in position to win. The running game won it for the Giants. Big win as 10-point road dogs. Giants 27, Texans 21
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy has a chance right now to be a hero. Giants get the ball, tie game, 52 seconds remaining. He's been great so far today.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Giants lead #Texans 21-14 in fourth quarter, and offense has to answer. Defense has been substandard again for Texans. They've allowed 337 yards of total offense. J.J. McCarthy 16 of 23 for 231 yards. Cam Skattebo 15 runs for 81 yards. Malik Nabers four catches, 94 yards
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Another really good throw by J.J. McCarthy to rookie receiver Malachi Fields for the first down conversion Fields is having by far his best game of his first NFL season to date Cam Skattebo then breaks multiple tackles on an impressive touchdown run 21-14 Giants with 855 to play after that 14 play, 80-yard drive
- Oct 25 Dan Duggan (X) Big-time throw by JJ McCarthy because it was an awesome throw. And also because no one wanted to see a 48-yard FG attempt there.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) A sack for #Texan corner Kamari Lassiter, delivering a big play on third down as Jadeveon Clowney flushed out J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) Great throw and catch on third down by J.J. McCarthy and Malachi Fields. Super tight window.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans halftime thoughts and key numbers: Tied ballgame at 14-14 after C.J. Stroud touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr., and two-point pass to Cade Stover. All @OhioStateFB scoring there. Sparked by huge 43-yard catch and runs over middle by Tank Dell in first catch, game since 2024 touchdown and major knee injury vs. #Chiefs Giants had chance for halftime lead but miss the field goal wide right. Texans penalties, including special-teams one on Ja'Marcus Ingram, have been costly and plentiful: Nine for 70 yards in first half. Texans defense vulnerable to big plays, allowing passes of 42, 47 and 29 yards. Malik Nabers doing damage to secondary with four catches for 94 yards on five targets. J.J. McCarthy taking advantage of opportunity with 9 of 12 passing for 178 yards. C.J. Stroud heating up toward end of half, 10 of 15 for 108 yards. Dalton Schultz most consistent target: four catches for 38 yards on four targets.
- Oct 25 rivers mccown (Bluesky) Justin Jefferson was holding J.J. McCarthy back, my column
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) The word to describe J.J. McCarthy in the first half -- composed. Has been in control, no panic. McCarthy: 9 of 12 for 178 yards, led 2 TD drives. Two other potential scoring drives too with the missed FGs.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Giants Malik Nabers up to four catches for 94 yards on five targets. And J.J. McCarthy 9 for 11, 178 yards
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy dealing. Great throw to Malik Nabers. Right on the mark.
- Oct 25 Josina Anderson (X) A NEW GURU: Take a look at your newly-minted TUSH PUSH connoisseur #Giants QB2 Jameis Winston. Have to admit, I do like the way Matt Nagy is keeping Winston involved after losing the starting nod to J.J McCarthy. The QB switch was the right call, but this is also just a really intelligent way to keep your backup engaged, involved & rewarded for being a great teammate. · Quoting JosinaAnderson: HARBAUGH FIRED UP ON THIS SKATTEBO FLAG: Do you think unnecessary toughness should’ve been called on #Giants RB Cam Skattebo on this play? Should this be impermissible use of a helmet for running back trying to gain yards in the hole?
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) Great throwback pass from J.J. McCarthy to Thomas Fidone sets up another Giants TD. Jameis Winston with the tush-push 1-yard TD. Giants 14, Texans 6
- Oct 25 Dan Duggan (X) Such an impressive first half from the Giants so far. JJ McCarthy has been excellent: 8-9 for 151 yards. Key will be closing this out and keeping the momentum going into halftime. They get the ball to start the second half.
- Oct 25 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) JJ McCarthy uses his mobility to avoid the rush and hits Malik for a first down in Houston territory.
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) The Giants had Jalin Hyatt open deep but pressure on J.J. McCarthy forced a slightly off-target throw. Penalty on the play anyway so Giants first down.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy 6 for 7 for 105 yards, 118.8 passer rating, sacked once
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Big-time 47-yard catch and run from Malachi Fields on 3rd and 17 for the Giants on that sideline throw by J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 25 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy just cuts out all the bullshit. No completions shorter than 22 yards
- Oct 25 rivers mccown (Bluesky) Watching the Texans defense get destroyed by J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 25 Pro Football Talk J.J. McCarthy, Giants take 7-3 lead on Texans+1
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Texans had no safety help over Nabers out of the slot in 1-on-1 coverage. Good luck with that · Quoting Pat Leonard: J.J. McCarthy delivers a 42-yard deep shot to Malik Nabers in 1-on-1 coverage vs. Kamari Lassiter out of the slot. That's Nabers' bread and butter right there McCarthy runs the Giants' offense up to the 2-yard line and read options a handoff to Tyrone Tracy Jr. for the 2-yard TD run 7-3 Giants 626 left in the 1st Q
- Oct 25 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Kevin O'Connell is about to become The Music Man if he made the wrong call on both Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) JJ MCCARTHY GOES DEEP TO MALIK NABERS+1
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) Here's #Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy 42-yard pass to Malik Nabers vs. #Texans
- Oct 25 Dan Duggan (X) Matt Nagy has done such a good job of getting Malik Nabers favorable matchusp out of the slot. He torched Kamari Lassiter on a slot fade for that 42-yard gain. Great first drive for JJ McCarthy and the offense.
- Oct 25 Denny Carter (Bluesky) JJ McCarthy is so so much better than Kyler lmao
- Oct 25 Andrew Krammer (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy's New York Giants are up 7-3...
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) John Harbaugh goes for a fourth-and-2 early in game near midfield. Jet sweep to Darnell Mooney for first down. Next play ... J.J. McCarthy hits deep ball to Malik Nabers for 42 yards.
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Jameis Winston enters on 3rd and short to run the tush push on the 3rd offensive play. Winston gets it, and J.J. McCarthy come back in
- Oct 25 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Not sure I've ever had a more "get that paper" Sunday setup than suddenly being all in on J.J. McCarthy in a pair of two-QB leagues
- Oct 25 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Rapoport] Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the team’s lead back vs. the Texans. Plus, JJ McCarthy has a long leash.
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) Kind of think it's a no-lose situation for J.J. McCarthy. If it goes poorly, can easily be excused off as they were 10-point underdogs. If he plays well and they keep it close or win, it's hey maybe the Giants have something here. #Giants #Texans
- Oct 25 Pro Football Talk J.J. McCarthy carries four-game winning streak into first start for Giants
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Giants vs. Texans live updates, inactives, where to watch: J.J. McCarthy named starter over Jameis Winston; Tank Dell makes return from knee injury in Week 7
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Giants stun Texans in J.J. McCarthy's first start, Cam Skattebo's return to seize control of NFC East
- Oct 25 Dan Duggan (X) Giants-Texans pregame thoughts: • There are different games during the season when you feel like you can learn a lot about a team. This feels like one of those games after the coaches turned up the heat this week. Had Harbaugh calling out a running back — any running back — to step up and Dennard Wilson putting the defense's effort on blast. This team has proven to be mentally tough this season, so we'll see how they respond today. • JJ McCarthy is a total wild card. Really impossible to predict what we'll see him from today. But I do expect the offense to shift back to what we saw in the opener. McCarthy's legs should help open up some lanes on zone read. But the Texans have a stout run defense. Won't be easy to just ground-and-pound their way through this one. • Cam Skattebo is out of the doghouse. Expecting a time share with Tyrone Tracy, with Devin Singletary mixed in. Harbaugh hoping someone emerges and they can ride that back. • Malik Nabers has been on a tear: 6-112-1,…
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) J.J. McCarthy arrives for his first Giants start in Houston with fullback Pat Ricard lead blocking #talkinball @NYDNSports
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy here to make his first start with the Giants. No soft landing against a tough Texans defense on the road. The Giants are hoping that McCarthy can jumpstart their running game.
- Oct 25 PFF News NFL Week 7: Same-game parlays
- Oct 25 Jordan Raanan (X) Cam Skattebo back as the lead back. I'm expecting Tyrone Tracy Jr. also heavily in the mix, probably close to a 50/50 split. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the team’s lead back vs. the #Texans. Plus, JJ McCarthy has a long leash. My story
- Oct 25 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) The Giants once had Eli Manning start 210 straight regular-season games. On Sunday, J.J. McCarthy will become the Giants’ 12th different starting QB since Manning retired after the 2019 season.+1
- Oct 25 Mike Garafolo (X) A one-week stay in the doghouse for Skattebo, who will have ball security on his mind as he leads the way for the #Giants’ backfield against the #Texans. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the team’s lead back vs. the #Texans. Plus, JJ McCarthy has a long leash. My story
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Giants' John Harbaugh details J.J. McCarthy decision with convincing explanation: 'Heck of a skill set'
The switch from Jameis Winston to McCarthy comes after the third-year quarterback has been with the team for four weeks
- Our Week 7 preview pod is up. We talked matchups for every game, including a potentially fun Lions-Packers game, Saints-Steelers in Paris for some reason, how the Rams might operate with Davante Adams done, and JJ McCarthy szn (Giants vs. Texans).
- Settle in with your morning coffee, and what I’m hearing from sources across the league on the NFL’s biggest storylines! ☕️ · Quoting Matt Lombardo: NFL Mailbag is Here!! 📬 One coordinator’s expectations for J.J. McCarthy’s first start, NFL Coach Hot Seat Rankings, and a couple of trade targets for the Bills, as the deadline approaches!
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Big opportunity for J.J. McCarthy's career. Not this game but rest of this season.
Wide range of outcomes. Could be great and live up to potential. Also could go poorly. There is no guarantee he is better than Jameis.
A lot at stake for Giants and McCarthy. · Quoting Neil: @JordanRaanan I look forward to J.J. showing what he can do with this opportunity.
11 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Oct 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Bryce Young, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough
- Oct 23 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) One coach I spoke briefly with today called J.J. McCarthy getting his first start “one of the biggest storylines of the weekend.” @miketanier.bsky.social and I each have wildly different views on this whole thing …
- Oct 23 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) NFL Mailbag is Here!! 📬 One coordinator’s expectations for J.J. McCarthy’s first start, NFL Coach Hot Seat Rankings, and a couple of trade targets for the Bills, as the deadline approaches!
- Oct 23 Jordan Raanan (X) If J.J. McCarthy plays lights out, it's always a possibility. That is how this league works. It's highly unlikely but Tom Brady once took the job from a perennial Pro Bowler who was the league's highest-paid QB. · Quoting Kushal Doshi: @JordanRaanan I wonder what happens if JJ leads us to the playoffs. Do we have a QB controversy in 2027?
- Oct 23 Daily Norseman (MIN) Week 7 Preview (And a J.J. McCarthy Take)
- Oct 23 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) I’d suggest Giants fans temper expectations for J.J. McCarthy on Sunday … As @ftnfantasy.com points out, McCarthy posted a pedestrian 33.8 passer rating when pressured last season, while posting a minus-105.3 DVOA on pressured snaps, sixth-worst among QBs … Against the Texans on Sunday … 😵💫
- Oct 23 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Pro Bowl corner Kamari Lassiter on matchup with #Giants Malik Nabers, J.J. McCarthy, ups and downs of season
- Oct 23 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Giants Reopen More of the Playbook for J.J. McCarthy’s First Start vs. Texans
- Oct 23 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Was J.J. McCarthy’s spark real or Fool’s gold? Listen to the latest episode of Locked On Giants. 📸 Vincent Carchietta-IMAGN Images
- Oct 23 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Why Isaiah Likely Is Sold on New Starting Giants QB J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 23 Texans Team Site Know Your Foe: How the Texans Can Beat John Harbaugh's NFC East-Leading Giants
- Oct 23 Jordan Raanan (X) Big opportunity for J.J. McCarthy's career. Not this game but rest of this season. Wide range of outcomes. Could be great and live up to potential. Also could go poorly. There is no guarantee he is better than Jameis. A lot at stake for Giants and McCarthy. · Quoting Neil: @JordanRaanan I look forward to J.J. showing what he can do with this opportunity.
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NFL Week 7 upset alert: Can Giants upset Texans with JJ McCarthy at QB? Can Falcons beat 49ers?
Baltimore and Denver are two other teams firmly at risk of being upset
13 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans DC Matt Burke on J.J. McCarthy, they have gone back and watched #Vikings games too: 'Really athletic. Trying to go back and make sure crossing all out Ts and dotting all our Is'
- Oct 22 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Jameis Winston Takes Demotion in Stride as J.J. McCarthy Steps In for Giants
- Oct 22 Dan Duggan (X) It was always a matter of when — not if — the Giants would start JJ McCarthy. So, why now?
- Oct 22 Dan Duggan (X) This is insane. Giants’ starting QBs from Week 11 of the 2004 season through Week 2 of the 2019 season: Eli Manningx232 · Quoting Bobby Skinner: Giants QB’s since Eli Manning was benched in 2019. New name added to the list! Daniel Jones x10 Eli Manning x2 Daniel Jones x13 Colt McCoy x1 Daniel Jones x1 Colt McCoy x1 Daniel Jones x13 Mike Glennon x3 Jake Fromm x1 Mike Glennon x1 Jake Fromm x1 Daniel Jones x16 Davis Webb x1 Daniel Jones x5 Tyrod Taylor x3 Daniel Jones x1 Tommy Devito x6 Tyrod Taylor x2 Daniel Jones x10 Tommy Devito x1 Drew Lock x2 Tommy Devito x1 Drew Lock x3 Russell Wilson x3 Jaxson Dart x7 Jameis Winston x2 Jaxson Dart x7 Jameis Winston x4 JJ McCarthy x?
- Oct 22 Jordan Raanan (X) Matt Nagy said that J.J. McCarthy's "skill set is very similar to Jaxson (Dart)." It brings back a decent percentage of the playbook. #Giants
- Oct 22 Pat Leonard (X) Giants OC Matt Nagy said he had a highlights on his call sheet in Washington that narrowed the play call options to 50% of the offense if J.J. McCarthy had to go in full time. Then it was 90% last week against the Saints. Now it goes to 100% with him taking the starting role
- Oct 22 Dan Duggan (X) Giants QB’s since Eli Manning was benched in 2019. New name added to the list! Daniel Jones x10 Eli Manning x2 Daniel Jones x13 Colt McCoy x1 Daniel Jones x1 Colt McCoy x1 Daniel Jones x13 Mike Glennon x3 Jake Fromm x1 Mike Glennon x1 Jake Fromm x1 Daniel Jones x16 Davis Webb x1 Daniel Jones x5 Tyrod Taylor x3 Daniel Jones x1 Tommy Devito x6 Tyrod Taylor x2 Daniel Jones x10 Tommy Devito x1 Drew Lock x2 Tommy Devito x1 Drew Lock x3 Russell Wilson x3 Jaxson Dart x7 Jameis Winston x2 Jaxson Dart x7 Jameis Winston x4 JJ McCarthy x?
- Oct 22 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Why J.J. McCarthy Feels Better Prepared for Giants' Starting Opportunity
- Oct 22 Jeremy Fowler (X) Seems like a good week to bring this back. The Harbaugh family faith in McCarthy remains high. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Jim Harbaugh doubled down on J.J. McCarthy: “I think he’s the best quarterback in the draft,” he said from AFC coaches breakfast. Says a ‘killer comes out’ when adversity hits.
- Oct 22 FantasyPros (YouTube) Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings & Tiers | WR Studs, Busts & Sleepers (2026)
- Oct 22 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Prisco's NFL Week 7 picks ahead of Patriots vs. Bears; Dream take WNBA Finals lead on Valkyries
- Oct 22 CBS Sports NFL Headlines It wouldn't shock me IF ... NFL Week 7: Broncos bench Bo Nix, Kenneth Walker III has muted return to Seattle
- Oct 22 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy is the Giants starting quarterback for the foreseeable future.
- Oct 22 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 7 upset alert: Can Giants upset Texans with JJ McCarthy at QB? Can Falcons beat 49ers?
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This was only a matter of time, especially after the way he played on Sunday vs. Saints. The Giants traded a draft pick for J.J. McCarthy.
He's now is in line to make his first start against the Texans. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.
58 more updatesfrom 26 sources
- Oct 21 Jeremy Fowler (X) J.J. McCarthy provided a spark with his arm and his legs last week vs. New Orleans. In his first start as a Giant, New York is counting on his mobility to help the offense. More via @JordanRaanan+1
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) The way it turned out: John Harbaugh spoke to Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy 1-on-1 on Tuesday. Told them the QB plan. He didn't think it was necessary to make a big announcement to the team. Most players learned the news once they started to get into game plan on Wednesday. · Quoting Jordan Raanan: The #Giants didn't tell the players about a quarterback decision yesterday between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. They went over film from this past week's game. Would expect it to be addressed this morning at meetings. Practice at 1 pm.
- Oct 21 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) More about the New York Giants turning to J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, via @JordanRaanan+2
- Oct 21 Dan Duggan (X) I think the focus on JJ McCarthy's ability to scramble is missing the mark. Sure, it's great to have a QB who can get out of trouble in the pocket. But his much bigger impact will be on the run game because now the zone-read (and everything Greg Roman will devise off of that) is now a viable part of the playbook again. They have clearly missed post-Dart · Quoting SNY Giants: 🚨 Emergency episode! 🚨 On NYG411, @Connor_J_Hughes and @DDuggan21 react to J.J. McCarthy being named the Giants' starting QB and how his mobility could become an advantage
- Oct 21 Dan Duggan (X) 🚨 Emergency episode! 🚨 On NYG411, @Connor_J_Hughes and @DDuggan21 react to J.J. McCarthy being named the Giants' starting QB and how his mobility could become an advantage
- Oct 21 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy is in. Was it the right call? We break down every angle including for the future. on the new Locked On Giants podcast episode. Photo: John Jones - IMAGN Images
- Oct 21 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) I traded Jameson Williams for J.J. McCarthy in a two-QB league where I drafted Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert
- Oct 21 Dan Duggan (X) Quick pod on the QB change · Quoting Connor Hughes: The #Giants have a new QB … it’s JJ McCarthy. What’s it mean? How will this unlock the offense? Can he get them to the playoffs? A special edition episode of #NYG411 with @DDuggan21
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) John Harbaugh benched Jameis Winston and named J.J. McCarthy his starting quarterback on Wednesday for the Giants’ Week 7 road game against the Houston Texans. And the Giants’ players accepted it, starting with Winston, because they understood and respected why Harbaugh was doing it: The Giants‘ head coach is determined to win the NFC East, and he is not accepting anything that he believes is getting in the way of that goal
- Oct 21 Pro Football Talk J.J. McCarthy on feeling more ready to start: Experience does wonders
- Oct 21 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Harbaugh Explains Switch to J.J. McCarthy at QB: “This Is Going to Be Our Direction”
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy is the Giants starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. As a matter of fact, Harbaugh thought it was a pretty obvious move because it was the "right time." Harbaugh met with the QBs 1-on-1 Tuesday. Made no grand announcement Wednesday. Most of the players found out as they went over the game plan.
- Oct 21 Dan Duggan (X) The #Giants have a new QB … it’s JJ McCarthy. What’s it mean? How will this unlock the offense? Can he get them to the playoffs? A special edition episode of #NYG411 with @DDuggan21
- Oct 21 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Nailed this, from the moment the Giants traded an asset for him. This was the inevitable outcome. · Quoting Rotoworld Football: Fowler: J.J. McCarthy will start Week 7 vs. Texans
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy stayed after practice on Wednesday to get in extra work with his starting receivers, including Malik Nabers. Necessary because, as McCarthy said the other day, he had barely even thrown to Nabers prior to the Saints game.
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) WATCH: J.J. McCarthy grateful to be Giants starting quarterback in Week 7 at Houston Texans @YouTube+2
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) 🎥John Harbaugh’s full press conference announcing J.J. McCarthy as Giants starting QB @YouTube
- Oct 21 FTN (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy is taking over as the Giants starting QB 🗽 @jeffratcliffe.bsky.social details the fantasy breakdown for McCarthy, Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely & what’s next for the New York backfield 🧐
- Oct 21 Yahoo Fantasy Football J.J. McCarthy named starter for Giants: What could it mean for the fantasy outlooks of Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely?
- Oct 21 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) John Harbaugh says J.J. McCarthy gives #NYGiants "best chance" to be the offense they want to be.
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'J.J. opens up zone read, escape the pocket, young quarterback, we have to rush together' #Texans Will Anderson Jr. on J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 21 Pro Football Talk John Harbaugh: Starting J.J. McCarthy is the plan going forward
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'You see the athleticism with J.J. some designed reads, gave offense and team a spark, they saw some belief from their entire team, I see why they named him the starting quarterback,' #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy says he's honored but "not surprised" to be the starting quarterback of the Giants. Feels he's more ready to be a starter than his time in Minnesota. "Experience does wonders," he said.
- Oct 21 Albert Breer (X) JJ McCarthy officially now the Giants starter. · Quoting SNY Giants: John Harbaugh confirms that J.J. McCarthy will start on Sunday for the Giants
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'It doesn't really matter who plays quarterback, it's been about our process whoever's in at quarterback doesn't dictate for us. We have to play better defensively. We have to tackle better' #Texans DeMeco Ryans on #Giants shift to J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 21 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) John Harbaugh confirmed Giants QB J.J. McCarthy will replace Jameis Winston and start Sunday’s game at Houston, as @jeremeyfowler reported.+2
- Oct 21 Albert Breer (X) John Harbaugh confirms that J.J. McCarthy will start on Sunday for the Giants
- Oct 21 Mike Garafolo (X) John Harbaugh confirms J.J. McCarthy is the new #Giants starting QB. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.
- Oct 21 Dan Duggan (X) JJ McCarthy throwing after practice with Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields.
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) I asked QB coach Brian Callahan on Friday if J.J. McCarthy was ready to handle a full workload, if necessary: “To be fair to him, you definitely would make sure he's got a good solid amount of plays that he feels great about. And there may be some things that he's a little bit newer, too, that you stay away from. But I would say, for the most part, I feel pretty good about him being able to operate a game plan at this point.
- Oct 21 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy is going to become an issue in the Minnesota senate race
- Oct 21 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Big move for the Giants. J.J. McCarthy gets the start to unlock the offense. RPOs and designed runs are back to stretch the defense. Time to pivot. #NYGiants #NFLUpdates #JJMcCarthy #NFLNews #GiantsFootball #NFLSeason #FootballAnalysis
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) J.J. McCarthy is 1st Giants QB up to start Wednesday’s practice, handing the ball to … Cam Skattebo. Players not practicing includes: OTs Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor & Marcus Mbow; middle LB Tremaine Edmunds, safety Jevón Holland (running on back field with trainer) & corner Greg Newsome
- Oct 21 Dan Duggan (X) Arguments could be made for either decision. This is definitely the more exciting one · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.
- Oct 21 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Nine is back — And this time he's sparing nobody. Catch J.J. McCarthy in Blumhouse Films' "Nine Returns"
- Oct 21 rivers mccown (Bluesky) the wise man bowed his head solemnly after the texans d/st scored three points this week and spoke: "theres actually zero difference between good & bad things. you imbecile. you fucking moron" · Quoting Rotoworld Football: Fowler: J.J. McCarthy will start Week 7 vs. Texans
- Oct 21 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Fowler] The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.+2
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) One interesting part of John Harbaugh switching QBs is that the Giants' offense was not involved at all in the biggest swing of Sunday's loss to the Saints. The Giants led 10-0 with 2:27 left in the 2nd Q: ⚫️ Special teams: Allowed 41-yard kick return to NO 44 yard-line. Saints kick a 58-yard FG SCORE: 10-3 ⚫️ Special teams: Charlie Jones fumble gives Saints 1st and 10 at Giants 28-yard line with 1:11 left in 2nd Q ⚫️ Defense: Allows 25-yard Tyler Shough scramble. Saints score a TD on 4th and goal HALFTIME SCORE: 10-10 ⚫️ Defense: Allows 5-play, 79-yard Saints TD drive. SCORE: 17-10 Saints Only then did the Giants' offense get the ball back in its hands. And yes, Winston's offense was a mess after that before the QB switch: ⚫️ Three straight penalties and Punt ⚫️ Interception ⚫️ 3rd down sack and Punt ⚫️ Interception I just don't think the quarterback is the reason the Giants are playing too much losing football in stretches lately. Maybe J.J. McCarthy can rescue the rest…
- Oct 21 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Fowler: J.J. McCarthy will start Week 7 vs. Texans+2
- Oct 21 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Breaking: J.J. McCarthy has been named the Giants' starting quarterback for the coming week per a report from ESPN. I'll have a breakdown of the decision and more in a special episode of the Locked On Giants podcast. (Photo: John Jones-Imagn Images)
- Oct 21 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Report: Giants Will Start J.J. McCarthy Over Jameis Winston Against Texans
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) This was only a matter of time, especially after the way he played on Sunday vs. Saints. The Giants traded a draft pick for J.J. McCarthy. He's now is in line to make his first start against the Texans. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) As expected, Harbaugh breaks the glass and goes to J.J. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Source: The Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy on Sunday vs. Houston.
- Oct 21 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Matthew Stafford, Geno Smith, Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, JJ Mccarthy, Michael Penix, Brock Purdy, Deshaun Watson, Tanner Mckee
- Oct 21 FantasyPros (YouTube) Fantasy Football NYG FALLOUT: Cam Skattebo, JJ McCarthy & More! #shorts
- Oct 21 Pat Leonard (X) Jameis Winston or J.J. McCarthy? Wink Martindale weighs in on what John Harbaugh might do for #Giants at QB Our Week 7 episode of “Wednesdays with Wink” is LIVE on the Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard @YouTube Channel 👀 Brought to you by @edge_marketsio SUBSCRIBE ✅
- Oct 21 Jordan Raanan (X) The #Giants didn't tell the players about a quarterback decision yesterday between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. They went over film from this past week's game. Would expect it to be addressed this morning at meetings. Practice at 1 pm.
- We also touched on the coming JJ McCarthy Experience, which will be stupid and fun but mostly stupid.
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I'll get to the defense shortly, but wanted to post this before anyone else gets cut! · Quoting Dan Duggan: Not enough hours in Mondays lately! Better late than never, here's the Giants' offensive snap counts vs. the Saints:
• Nobody, including Harbaugh, likes a four-man RB rotation. That needs to end. Eliminating Najee Harris from the equation is the obvious call. I note every week here how he has no juice. If he does fall out of the rotation, I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the next vet sent packing.
Devin Singletary has done a nice job in limited reps, so if they want to keep him in the mix, maybe as the third-down back, that's fine. But it's time to go back to featuring Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. They're the best RBs on the roster. And both should benefit whenever the change to JJ McCarthy comes, as that will open up some lanes on zone reads.
Tracy played well Sunday considering no RB got anything going on the ground. Impressive YAC on the TD and multiple strong…
7 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 20 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Giants at a Crossroads: Is It Time to Turn the Offense Over to J.J. McCarthy?
- Oct 20 RotoBaller NFL Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2026)
- Oct 20 Pat Leonard (X) I think the Giants should stick with Jameis Winston this week. I also think they’re going to start J.J. McCarthy anyway in Houston @NYDNSports
- Oct 20 Dan Duggan (X) I'll get to the defense shortly, but wanted to post this before anyone else gets cut! · Quoting Dan Duggan: Not enough hours in Mondays lately! Better late than never, here's the Giants' offensive snap counts vs. the Saints: • Nobody, including Harbaugh, likes a four-man RB rotation. That needs to end. Eliminating Najee Harris from the equation is the obvious call. I note every week here how he has no juice. If he does fall out of the rotation, I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the next vet sent packing. Devin Singletary has done a nice job in limited reps, so if they want to keep him in the mix, maybe as the third-down back, that's fine. But it's time to go back to featuring Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. They're the best RBs on the roster. And both should benefit whenever the change to JJ McCarthy comes, as that will open up some lanes on zone reads. Tracy played well Sunday considering no RB got anything going on the ground. Impressive YAC on the TD and multiple strong…
- Oct 20 Dan Duggan (X) Not enough hours in Mondays lately! Better late than never, here's the Giants' offensive snap counts vs. the Saints: • Nobody, including Harbaugh, likes a four-man RB rotation. That needs to end. Eliminating Najee Harris from the equation is the obvious call. I note every week here how he has no juice. If he does fall out of the rotation, I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the next vet sent packing. Devin Singletary has done a nice job in limited reps, so if they want to keep him in the mix, maybe as the third-down back, that's fine. But it's time to go back to featuring Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. They're the best RBs on the roster. And both should benefit whenever the change to JJ McCarthy comes, as that will open up some lanes on zone reads. Tracy played well Sunday considering no RB got anything going on the ground. Impressive YAC on the TD and multiple strong blitz pick-ups. By far Pat Ricard's smallest workload. Part of that is obviously that they were in throw-only…
- Oct 20 Dan Duggan (X) As we wait to find out if JJ McCarthy will start this week, the big question is if his fourth quarter performance was real or the product of "desperation time?"
- Oct 20 Jordan Raanan (X) Jameis Winston vs. J.J. McCarthy pros and cons.
- Oct 20 ESPN NFL News Jameis Winston vs. J.J. McCarthy: Pros and cons of Giants QBs
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Giants have a QB controversy: J.J. McCarthy makes case to replace Jameis Winston
The Giants must decide whether to ride McCarthy's momentum immediately or give him the Week 8 bye to prepare for a potential change
11 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Oct 19 Denny Carter (Bluesky) The @rotopat.bsky.social take on JJ McCarthy's Week 6 performance is as good as anticipated. Sunday Aftermath
- Oct 19 Pat Leonard (X) Jameis Winston should continue to start at quarterback for John Harbaugh. A veteran hand gives the Giants their best chance to win the franchise's first NFC East title since 2011 in a weak division. But the Giants' coach sounded Monday like he may be leaning toward making the switch to J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's road game against the Houston Texans. Harbaugh referred to the Giants' ongoing search to "find themselves" when it comes to balancing the offense, running the football and reclaiming an identity they lost when Jaxson Dart went down in Week 2. The coach did not pick Winston or McCarthy on Monday. But it seems clear Harbaugh is leaning toward tabbing McCarthy as his starter soon, whether it's Sunday in Houston or on Nov. 8 in Philadelphia after the Giants' Week 8 bye
- Oct 19 CBS Sports NFL Headlines John Harbaugh provides update on Giants' QB situation between JJ McCarthy, Jameis Winston
- Oct 19 Pro Football Talk John Harbaugh: We're "honing in" on who will start at QB in Week 7
- Oct 19 Pat Leonard (X) John Harbaugh hasn't picked a starting QB yet. But he did acknowledge that whatever decision he makes, he will explain to the team what he's doing and why, since it's the QB position. Harbaugh also spoke in today's press conference about the team trying to find itself and losing its original identity when Jaxson Dart went down. He also called them a "work in progress." Frankly, Harbaugh sounds like someone who is about to go to J.J. McCarthy. But again, he hasn't said that -- not yet, at least. I'll have a story coming shortly on @NYDNSports
- Oct 19 Adam Schefter (X) Giants’ QB update: · Quoting Jordan Raanan: John Harbaugh says they're "working through that now" on a quarterback decision between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Not ready to name a starter for this week vs. Texans.
- Oct 19 Jordan Raanan (X) John Harbaugh says they're "working through that now" on a quarterback decision between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Not ready to name a starter for this week vs. Texans.
- Oct 19 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy threw for a ridiculous 243 yards in the fourth quarter alone on Sunday. When I brought up that stat after the game he immediate said: "Didn't get the win though."
- Oct 19 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) The Sunday Aftermath. Breaking down Jalen Hurts' future, J.J. McCarthy's wild cameo, Chris Ballard's firing and much more in my Week 6 recap
- Oct 19 Pat Leonard (X) Something just came across my desk from @BetOnline_ag, John. New prop bet on the board: Will J.J. McCarthy start in Week 7 for the Giants? YES -250 NO +170 #Giants
- Oct 19 Jordan Raanan (X) Jameis Winston or J.J. McCarthy? Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy Jr or Devin Singletary? The Giants have some decisions to make.
- Oct 19 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Giants have a QB controversy: J.J. McCarthy makes case to replace Jameis Winston
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Giants-Saints pregame thoughts:
• Finally, no rain! Will be nice to watch a game that isn't heavily impacted by the weather.
• The Giants were forced into the best version of their offense because they were trailing by two scores in the second half of last week's game. Don't want Jameis Winston dropping back 60 times every week, but the best players on this offense are Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely. The offense needs to run through them. If you have to live with a bad pick here and there, that's OK because Jameis is also delivering yards/touchdowns.
• Nabers saying he's only 80% back is encouraging considering he has 17 catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns in the past two games. That seems like an accurate assessment because he has left some plays on the field while being productive. This matchup should provide an opportunity for another big game.
• Have covered the RB shake-up plenty. Not much more to say. I don't get the Najee Harris love from the coaching staff, but this…
63 more updatesfrom 22 sources
- Oct 18 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Maybe. Still think that’s asking a lot of J.J. McCarthy. Or the husk of Jameis Winston.
- Oct 18 Dan Duggan (X) Not sure I’ve ever seen mph for a QB in a game, but definitely matches the eye test (and reputation) · Quoting Doug Analytics: JJ McCarthy hit 50+ mph on 5/17 (29%) throws, including his fastest of 55.5 mph
- Oct 18 Greg Auman (X) And it's not just that J.J. McCarthy passed for 243 yards in a quarter -- he didn't get his first pass until 11:03 was left in the game, and he did it on 11 completions, with a 28-yard run mixed in there. And still lost.
- Oct 18 Albert Breer (X) J.J. McCarthy provided the Giants with a spark on Sunday, but @ConorOrr says John Harbaugh should play the long game and keep him on the bench for now
- Oct 18 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Giants QB J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards in the 4th quarter despite coming off the bench. It’s the most passing yards in a 4th quarter by any player this season and the 2nd-most passing yards in a 4th quarter by any QB who didn't start over the last 25 seasons.+1
- Oct 18 ESPN NFL News Giants' QB and RB situations left unsettled after home loss to Saints
- Oct 18 Dan Duggan (X) JJ McCarthy hit 50+ mph on 5/17 (29%) throws, including his fastest of 55.5 mph
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) After J.J. McCarthy's near-heroics against the Saints on Sunday, who is the starting quarterback for the #NYGiants?
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy's 243 yards is the second-most passing yards in a fourth quarter by a QB who didn't start over the past 25 seasons, per @ESPNStats. Only Sage Rosenfels (249) had more in Week 7 of 2007 for the Titans.
- Oct 18 Judy Battista (X) JJ McCarthy made an impression on the Giants in a critical area: he was able to move the offense without having had any practice reps with the starters, including the guys he was throwing to. That did not go unnoticed.
- Oct 18 Judy Battista (X) JJ McCarthy and Jameis Winston just shared a quick embrace in the locker room.
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) John Harbaugh on who his starting QB is next week: “I can’t answer that right now. It’s not up for conversation right now. Those things will be decided NOT 10 minutes after the game.” He says he has no problem with Jameis Winston and both QBs made plays, J.J. McCarthy played a heck of a game, but he’s not there yet #Giants
- Oct 18 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy leads Giants in passing, rushing vs. Saints
- Oct 18 Pro Football Talk Saints survive J.J. McCarthy, Giants in 34-27 win+2
- Oct 18 Will Ragatz (X) The comeback fell just short, but what a final 11 minutes for J.J. McCarthy today. 243 passing yards on 11 completions 1 TD, 1 INT 26 rush yards Have to assume he starts next week for NYG.
- Oct 18 Dwain McFarland (X) Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely are feasting. Week 5 Nabers: 29.1 PPR points Likely: 32.4 Week 6 Nabers: 28.5 Likely: 23.9 How much do you trust JJ McCarthy going forward if named the starter (feels probable w/ Harbaugh connection)?
- Oct 18 Josina Anderson (X) The run that almost recovered a win for the #Giants. The longest scramble of J.J McCarthy ‘s career: Just came up short at the end running out of clock as Drew Brees eloquently explained with the situation that cost NYG 1:00 of time they needed in the final ticks of the game..
- Oct 18 Judy Battista (X) Giants lose but JJ McCarthy undeniably gave them a spark. Will be an interesting week.
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Leonard] J.J. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception in the game’s final 11 minutes today. twitter.com/PLeonardNYDN... J.J. McCarthy also led the Giants in rushing with 2 carries for 26 yards.+1
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) J.J. McCarthy also led the Giants in rushing with two carries for 26 yards. Read that again · Quoting Pat Leonard: J.J. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the game’s final 11 minutes today. The Giants scored 17 unanswered and nearly roared back from a 34-10 deficit
- Oct 18 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) J.J. McCarthy threw for more yards (243) in 10:22 than Jameis Winston did (152) in more than three quarters in the Giants' loss to the Saints. Going to be a fascinating week in East Rutherford ...
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) Giants came up just short but J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards and led 3 scoring drives in the fourth quarter alone. Giants fall to 3-2-1. Saints 34, Giants 27
- Oct 18 David Furones (X) Valiant effort by JJ McCarthy to nearly lead that Giants comeback.
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] J.J. McCarthy using his legs to get the first down!+1
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) While I've been writing, JJ McCarthy and the #NYGiants have closed within 34-27 at the 2:00 warning.
- Oct 18 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Jameis Winston benched: Giants make move to J.J. McCarthy during Saints blowout
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Is J.J. McCarthy going to do this? He just stepped up and launched a 46-yard completion to Malik Nabers. Giants only down 10 with under 3 minutes to play, ball inside the Saints' 30. Kellen Moore won't make it to Paris if the Giants do this
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) Great throw from J.J. McCarthy to Malik Nabers for a 46-yard gain. Giants in business again.
- Oct 18 Mike Garafolo (X) J.J. McCarthy shakes off the early pick and finds Isaiah Likely and somehow this is still at game at MetLife Stadium. The #Saints were probably halfway to Paris in their minds. Now have to find a way to finish.
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [FOX Sports] J.J. McCarthy ➡️ Isaiah Likely to cut the lead
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy throws his first TD as a Giant. Strike to Isaiah Likely for 24-yard TD. But 2-point conversion falls incomplete. Saints 34, Giants 24
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) J.J. McCarthy with a dot to Isaiah Likely for a 24-yard TOUCHDOWN. Likely high points the ball and catches the TD. Giants going for two again. 34-24 with 506 to play right now
- Oct 18 rivers mccown (Bluesky) Common J.J. McCarthy completion
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Hell of play by Charlie Jones to haul in that 49-yard pass from J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs for a 5-yard TD, his second of the day. That's J.J. McCarthy's first TD drive as a Giants QB. McCarthy then hits Isaiah Likely for the two-point conversion, and its 34-18 Saints with 7 mins left
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy's second drive ends in a TD. Tyrone Tracy runs for a 5-yard TD. Ends New Orleans' run of 34 unanswered points. Saints 34, Giants 18
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) J.J. McCarthy delivers a downfield strike to Malik Nabers for a gain of 27 on the next drive · Quoting Pat Leonard: J.J. McCarthy intercepted. Still 10 minutes left in this one, unfortunately
- Oct 18 Will Ragatz (X) With the Giants getting blown out, J.J. McCarthy came into the game and threw a pick on his fourth pass.
- Oct 18 Pro Football Talk Giants put J.J. McCarthy in with Saints up 34-10 in fourth quarter
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Saints] Martin Emerson picks off JJ McCarthy!
- Oct 18 Josina Anderson (X) 👀👀👀 · Quoting Pat Leonard: J.J. McCarthy intercepted. Still 10 minutes left in this one, unfortunately+1
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) And, JJ McCarthy throws a pick to Martin Emerson. That ball was nowhere near an #NYGiants wide receiver.
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) J.J. McCarthy's first drive ends with ... an interception.
- Oct 18 Alec Lewis (X) 👀 · Quoting Dan Duggan: JJ McCarthy is in at QB
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Terrell] JJ McCarthy has replaced Jameis Winston
- Oct 18 Mike Garafolo (X) J.J. McCarthy in at QB for the #Giants.
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) JJ McCarthy at QB with the #NYGiants down 34-10 with 11:25 to play+2
- Oct 18 Judy Battista (X) JJ McCarthy is in for the Giants.
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Cheers from the crowd that's left here at MetLife Stadium as J.J. McCarthy leads the Giants on for the next drive · Quoting Pat Leonard: Touchdown Shough to Chris Olave. I think we're about to see some J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) It's J.J. McCarthy time. Let him run some of the offense. This is his preseason down 24 in the fourth quarter.
- Oct 18 Dan Duggan (X) JJ McCarthy is in at QB
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Touchdown Shough to Chris Olave. I think we're about to see some J.J. McCarthy
- Oct 18 Denny Carter (Bluesky) Giants are turning JJ McCarthy into zoomer Taysom Hill · Quoting rivers mccown: It was important to put this on tape.
- Oct 18 Dan Duggan (X) Nice for Dominic Zvada to get a chip shot after last week's struggles. Not the smoothest drive there for the Giants. JJ McCarthy package doesn't produce (again).
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) J.J. McCarthy's first snap is a QB run that loses 2 yards. It's amazing that Jameis Winston continues to get this Giants offense into the end zone. They have absolutely no running game at all
- Oct 18 Dan Duggan (X) Giants-Saints pregame thoughts: • Finally, no rain! Will be nice to watch a game that isn't heavily impacted by the weather. • The Giants were forced into the best version of their offense because they were trailing by two scores in the second half of last week's game. Don't want Jameis Winston dropping back 60 times every week, but the best players on this offense are Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely. The offense needs to run through them. If you have to live with a bad pick here and there, that's OK because Jameis is also delivering yards/touchdowns. • Nabers saying he's only 80% back is encouraging considering he has 17 catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns in the past two games. That seems like an accurate assessment because he has left some plays on the field while being productive. This matchup should provide an opportunity for another big game. • Have covered the RB shake-up plenty. Not much more to say. I don't get the Najee Harris love from the coaching staff, but this…