Overview
- The Giants removed starter Jameis Winston late in the fourth quarter on Sunday after he threw two interceptions, turning to J.J. McCarthy in relief.
- McCarthy threw for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception while leading New York on three scoring drives that cut a 34-10 deficit to 34-27 in the final minutes.
- Jaxson Dart’s season‑ending knee injury earlier in the year forced New York to acquire McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth‑round pick on Sept. 28 and to rely on veteran Winston until this game.
- Harbaugh declined to name a starter for next week, saying the coaching staff will judge quarterbacks on performance rather than make an immediate change.
- The decision matters for the Giants’ offense and their NFC East standing because McCarthy, a 2024 top‑10 pick with mixed 2025 results, offers big‑play upside but also accuracy risks while Winston brings experience but turnover concerns.