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J.J. McCarthy Gets Candid on Giants Offense After Vikings Struggles

Former Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy had early success (albeit two games) with the New York Giants, raising questions about how the team that drafted him in the first round handled his development. Now, McCarthy’s success could be attributed to…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:15 AM
J.J. McCarthy Gets Candid on Giants Offense After Vikings Struggles
Key Things to Know
  • J.J. McCarthy praised New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy's scheme following his trade from the Minnesota Vikings.
  • McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston as starting quarterback, recording 495 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in two games.
  • The former first-round pick described feeling blessed and motivated by the support since arriving in New York.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy spoke to reporters on November 4 about thriving in offensive coordinator Matt Nagy's scheme following his trade from the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy praised Nagy's play-calling and adaptability during games, noting that he feels blessed to be part of the organization after struggling with inconsistency in Minnesota under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

McCarthy took over the starting quarterback role from Jameis Winston, compiling 495 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception over his last two games. However, former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb stated on 'Up & Adams' that he remains skeptical of McCarthy's resurgence, attributing the early success to a heavily protected run-first offensive system.

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