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Giants need a Jameis Winston plan after McCarthy scare

Jameis Winston delivered the Giants only touchdown drive after J.J. McCarthy briefly left with a hip injury and later returned.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:07 PM
Giants need a Jameis Winston plan after McCarthy scare
Key Things to Know
  • Alexander Wilson argues the Giants need a clear plan for Jameis Winston after J.J. McCarthy suffered a hip scare.
  • Winston led the Giants' only touchdown drive in a 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Winston completed six of eight passes for 71 yards and a five-yard touchdown to Isaiah Likely.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alexander Wilson argues that the New York Giants must establish a clear plan for backup quarterback Jameis Winston following J.J. McCarthy's injury scare. During Sunday's 19-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, McCarthy briefly exited with a hip concern. Winston stepped in and orchestrated the team's lone touchdown drive, completing six of eight passes for 71 yards and a five-yard score to Isaiah Likely before McCarthy returned to finish the game.

Wilson contends that while Winston provided valuable relief, the Giants should not create a quarterback controversy if McCarthy is healthy enough to play. However, with Philadelphia sacking Giants quarterbacks six times, Wilson emphasizes that the coaching staff must keep Winston well-prepared and adjust the offense to provide quicker answers against opposing pass pressure.

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