Sports · October 21, 2026
Report: Giants QB J.J. McCarthy to start vs. Texans
The New York Giants have named J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback for the upcoming Week 7 game against the Houston Texans. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed the change, noting that Jameis Winston will move to a backup role. The decision follows a strong performance by McCarthy in relief of Winston during a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, where McCarthy led several fourth-quarter scoring drives. McCarthy was previously acquired via trade from the Minnesota Vikings after original starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- J.J. McCarthy will start at quarterback for the New York Giants against the Houston Texans.
- Jameis Winston will serve as the backup quarterback.
- Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed the quarterback change.
- The New York Giants lost to the New Orleans Saints 34-27 in Week 6.
Reported by only some outlets
- J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards in the fourth quarter against the Saints.
- The Giants' record is currently 3-2-1.
- The New York Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy via trade from the Minnesota Vikings.
- Original starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2.
- Winston had a 2-1-1 record as the starter before being benched.
- The quarterback change during the Saints game occurred with 11:36 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Confirmed
- J.J. McCarthy will start vs. the Texans.
- Jameis Winston will be the backup.
- John Harbaugh confirmed the decision to reporters.
- The Giants lost 34-27 to the Saints in their previous game.
Reported
- The New York Giants lead the NFC East division with a 3-2-1 record. (CBS Sports)
- McCarthy threw for 243 passing yards in the fourth quarter against the Saints. (New York Post)
- ESPN's Jeremy Fowler was the first to report the plan for McCarthy to start. (Yahoo Sports)
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