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Giants Name J.J. McCarthy Starter Over Jameis Winston

John Harbaugh says the change is meant to help the Giants run their offense better by using a more mobile quarterback while the team evaluates his fit.

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Oct 18, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (18) throws a pass during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that J.J. McCarthy will start the Giants’ Week 7 game at the Houston Texans on Sunday with Jameis Winston moving to the backup role.
  • McCarthy earned the chance after replacing Winston in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints and throwing for 243 yards while leading multiple late scoring drives.
  • The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in late September for a 2027 fifth-round pick after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury.
  • Harbaugh and the staff cited McCarthy’s mobility and ability to run RPO-style plays as a key reason for the switch, while also noting McCarthy’s limited time learning New York’s playbook and that he will be evaluated over coming weeks.
  • New York enters the decision with a 3-2-1 record at the top of the NFC East and will use the Houston game and the upcoming bye to gauge whether McCarthy should remain the long-term starter.