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‘They can trust me’: As J.J. McCarthy explodes in fourth quarter of yo-yo Giants-Saints game, John Harbaugh now has decision to make

Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to name a starter after the game. Nine questions later, his tone had shifted slightly. When would he start the process of deciding whether to change QBs? "Starts right now," he said.

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Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:23 AM

Key Things to Know

J.J. McCarthy's fourth-quarter surge sparked a Giants comeback attempt and created a starting quarterback debate.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 34-27 after scoring 27 unanswered points.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to commit to a starting quarterback for next week's game.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy led a fourth-quarter rally for the New York Giants in a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, creating a quarterback controversy. After replacing Jameis Winston, McCarthy generated 269 yards from scrimmage and three scoring drives in the final period. Head coach John Harbaugh declined to immediately name a starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Houston Texans.

Winston was benched after completing 14-of-26 passes for 152 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions as the Saints scored 27 unanswered points. McCarthy finished 11-of-21 for 243 yards, one passing touchdown, and one interception, while also adding 28 rushing yards. Despite the defeat, the Giants fell to 3-2-1 on the season and remain atop the NFC East standings.

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