Will Giants’ J.J. McCarthy (hip) be ready to face Commanders?

J.J. McCarthy missed the third quarter of Sunday's win.

By Darryl Slater · NJ.com

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:35 PM

Key Things to Know

J.J. McCarthy played through a hip injury during the Giants' 19-11 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.
McCarthy and head coach John Harbaugh addressed the hip issue ahead of Thursday's game against the Commanders.
McCarthy is 2-0 as the Giants' starting replacement for Jaxson Dart following road wins in Houston and Philadelphia.

The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned from a third-quarter hip injury to help secure a 19-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The win improved McCarthy's record to 2-0 as the replacement starter for Jaxson Dart, ahead of a quick turnaround for a Thursday matchup against the Washington Commanders.

After leaving for evaluations in the locker room, McCarthy insisted on returning for the fourth quarter, highlighted by an 11-yard run on third down. Giants head coach John Harbaugh commended McCarthy's toughness and adrenaline-fueled effort, noting that McCarthy pressed team staff to let him re-enter the contest.

Read the full article on NJ.com

Will Giants’ J.J. McCarthy (hip) be ready to face Commanders?

More New York Giants News

Never Miss a Sports Update