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Harbaugh says the Giants are 'honing in on a decision' at quarterback between McCarthy and Winston

Coach John Harbaugh says the New York Giants are honing in on deciding whether Jameis Winston or J

6 MINS AGO • Associated Press

John Harbaugh's moment of truth is here after J.J. McCarthy sparks Giants quarterback controversy Another disappointing Sunday ended with the Giants still in first place. But who will John Harbaugh task with keeping them there?

10 HOURS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Comeback stories, trouble in LA and a messy NFC East highlight Week 6

Deshaun Watson owned the fourth quarter again

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Leads late comeback attempt in Week 6 loss McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown with one interception.

Impact After Winston tossed his second pick of the game, this one in New York territory, New Orleans turned the ensuing possession into a two-play TD drive to go ahead 34-10. McCarthy stepped in and immediately threw an INT of his own on his first drive, but he settled in after that and led the Giants on three straight scoring drives as they mounted a desperate, but ultimately unsuccessful, comeback. It's not clear which QB will get the start in Week 7 against the Texans, but coach John Harbaugh may view a Week 8 bye as a better time to make a permanent switch to McCarthy.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads late comeback attempt in Week 6 loss McCarthy replaced starter Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown with one interceptio...

Impact After Winston tossed his second pick of the game, New Orleans turned the ensuing possession into a two-play touchdown drive to go ahead 34-10. McCarthy stepped in and immediately threw an interception of his own on his first drive, but he settled in after that and led the Giants on three straight scoring drives as they mounted a desperate, but ultimately unsuccessful, comeback. It's not clear which quarterback will get the start in Week 7 against the Texans, but head coach John Harbaugh may view the team's Week 8 bye as a better time to make a permanent switch to McCarthy.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How J.J. McCarthy proved he should be new Giants starting QB with comeback effort | Sporting News J.J. McCarthy entered for what looked like mop-up duty on Sunday, but he left MetLife Stadium looking like the Giants' best option.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saints back on track with win, J.J. McCarthy's late-game play raises questions about Giants QB1 role

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

J.J. McCarthy Provides Late Spark, But Giants' Rally Falls Short Against Saints

J.J. McCarthy provided an immediate spark for the Giants, leading three fourth-quarter scoring drives after replacing Jameis Winston.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

J.J. McCarthy Provides Late Spark, But Giants' Rally Falls Short Against Saints

Giants face tough QB decision after J.J. McCarthy's huge 4th quarter J.J. McCarthy made his New York Giants debut on Sunday during a blowout loss to the New Orleans Saints. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston as...

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Tyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid

Tyler Shough threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and the New Orleans Saints scored 34 consecutive points, holding on to defeat the New York Giants 34-27 and end their...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

JJ McCarthy's 5th snap after coming in

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Why Giants benched Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in QB shakeup | Sporting News The Giants made a quarterback change with the Saints in control on Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

John Harbaugh says no Giants QB decision yet after J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

JJ McCarthy comes in for a play after a hit on Jameis Winston

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Jameis Winston's starting dream is alive as the Giants roll into a game against the Saints

Jameis Winston is entrenched as the New York Giants' starting quarterback with the team 3-1-1 and playing one of his former old teams on Sunday when the New Orleans Saints come to...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will continue to have package of plays Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he plans to keep using McCarthy in a change-of-pace role behind starting quarterback Jameis Winston in an effort to take advantag...

Impact Acquired from the Vikings on Sept. 28, McCarthy has suited up for both of the Giants' ensuing two games but didn't make his team debut until this past Sunday's 27-27 tie with the Commanders. He ended up replacing Winston under center for five snaps, gaining two yards on two carries and having two of the plays wiped out by penalties. Despite the meager returns in his package of plays last week, McCarthy looks like he'll remain a marginal part of the game plan in Week 6 against the Saints. Harbaugh has given no indication that McCarthy will take over for Winston as the team's starter anytime soon.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ball security is an issue for the Giants after fumbling away their chances at Washington

The New York Giants snatched a stalemate from the jaws of defeat by coming back from down 14 points in the fourth quarter and getting a tie when the Washington Commanders botched c...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

J.J. McCarthy makes Giants debut — but he's a long way from starting McCarthy’s only two passes were on a jet sweep and a bubble screen — nothing down the field.

OCTOBER 12 • NYPOST.COM

J.J. McCarthy makes New York Giants debut in Week 5. See his stats J.J. McCarthy made his debut with Big Blue after the Giants acquired him in a late September trade. Here's how he fared against the Commande...

OCTOBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

Ready for No. 2 job McCarthy is serving as the Giants No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jake Haener backed up Jameis Winston last week versus the Cardinals, but he's inactive as New York's third quarterback for Sunday's contest. The No. 2 job is now officially McCarthy's after having a couple weeks to familiarize himself with a new playbook after being acquired from the Vikings in late September. Winston remains the starter for now, but McCarthy seems likely to get a look at some point this year for the Giants.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Is J.J. McCarthy playing today for NY Giants vs Commanders in Week 5 of 2026 NFL season? J.J. McCarthy could make his debut with the NY Giants during a crucial NFC East game against the Commanders in Week 5.

OCTOBER 11 • BOLAVIP.COM

Jameis Winston delivers strong message as J.J. McCarthy looms for NY Giants QB job Jameis Winston sent a telling message as J.J. McCarthy continues to rise, making the Giants' quarterback situation even more intriguing.

OCTOBER 8 • BOLAVIP.COM

NFL Trade Deadline: League Execs Expect A Handful Of Standout WRs To Be Targets

Here's who we're hearing could be moved ahead of the NFL's trade deadline.

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Trade Deadline: League Execs Expect A Handful Of Standout WRs To Be Targets

NY Giants suggest J.J. McCarthy might put pressure on Jameis Winston J.J. McCarthy has surprised the Giants' coaching staff after a huge trade with the Minnesota Vikings.

OCTOBER 8 • BOLAVIP.COM

Giants' Dontae Fleming signing has J.J. McCarthy's fingerprints all over it The New York Giants added Dontae Fleming to the practice squad, giving J.J. McCarthy a familiar face from his Vikings days.

OCTOBER 7 • GMENHQ.COM

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Harbaugh says the Giants are 'honing in on a decision' at quarterback between McCarthy and Winston

Comeback stories, trouble in LA and a messy NFC East highlight Week 6

Saints back on track with win, J.J. McCarthy's late-game play raises questions about Giants QB1 role

J.J. McCarthy Provides Late Spark, But Giants' Rally Falls Short Against Saints

Tyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid

JJ McCarthy's 5th snap after coming in

John Harbaugh says no Giants QB decision yet after J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston

JJ McCarthy comes in for a play after a hit on Jameis Winston

Jameis Winston's starting dream is alive as the Giants roll into a game against the Saints

Ball security is an issue for the Giants after fumbling away their chances at Washington

NFL Trade Deadline: League Execs Expect A Handful Of Standout WRs To Be Targets