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3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time?

New York Giants fans overwhelmingly believe J.J. McCarthy should be the team’s quarterback beginning this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Eighty-one percent of the 751 voters in our poll think McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston as the starter when the…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:21 PM
3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time?
Key Things to Know
  • Ed Valentine evaluates whether the New York Giants should name J.J. McCarthy the starting quarterback over Jameis Winston.
  • McCarthy entered in relief against New Orleans, throwing for 243 yards in under a quarter of action.
  • Head coach John Harbaugh stated post-game that the starting quarterback decision was not up for immediate discussion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Big Blue View's Ed Valentine examines whether the New York Giants should start quarterback J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston following a dramatic late-game rally against the New Orleans Saints. After entering with the Giants trailing by 24 points, McCarthy passed for 243 yards in the fourth quarter. Head coach John Harbaugh declined to commit to a starting quarterback immediately after the loss.

Valentine argues that while fans heavily favor starting McCarthy, Harbaugh should consider sticking with Winston for one more week before the team's upcoming bye. The column also highlights the Giants' struggling run game, which managed just 34 yards on 14 carries across a four-back committee featuring Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, and Cam Skattebo.

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