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Sports · October 21, 2026

Giants reportedly plan to start J.J. McCarthy against Texans in Week 7

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The New York Giants have named J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback for the Week 7 game against the Houston Texans. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston, who moves to a backup role after starting four games following a season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart. The decision follows McCarthy's fourth-quarter performance in a Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, where he threw for 243 yards and led three scoring drives after replacing Winston. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed the change on Wednesday, stating that the move gives the Giants better options on offense.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • J.J. McCarthy will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.
  • Jameis Winston has been benched and will serve as the backup quarterback.
  • McCarthy was acquired via trade from the Minnesota Vikings less than a month ago.
  • The quarterback change follows McCarthy's appearance in the fourth quarter of the Giants' Week 6 game against the Saints.

Reported by only some outlets

  • McCarthy threw for 243 yards in the fourth quarter against the Saints, the second-most by a non-starter in 25 years.
  • The Giants currently hold a 3-2-1 record and lead the NFC East.
  • Jameis Winston had a 2-1-1 record as a starter prior to the benching.
  • Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2, which originally led to Winston starting.
  • Winston threw two second-half interceptions in his final start against the Saints.

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