Giants weigh Winston or McCarthy as starting QB against Texans
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Giants bench Winston and start J.J. McCarthy at QB
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26 updatesThu, Oct 22, 2026
Winston's 'my week has been the same' response to his benching gets Thursday coverageNY Giants QB Jameis Winston on benching: ‘My week has been the same’2 sourcesRead story
Column says the McCarthy switch caps a week of power plays by HarbaughJ.J. McCarthy move caps a week of power plays from Giants’ John Harbaugh | Opinion1 sourceRead story
Thursday reports recap Harbaugh's explanation for starting McCarthy at HoustonNew York Giants’ John Harbaugh explains switch to J.J. McCarthy5 sourcesRead story
Harbaugh draws criticism for his decision to start McCarthy over WinstonGiants’ John Harbaugh Ripped for J.J. McCarthy Decision2 sourcesRead story
Giants head to Houston with McCarthy, their third starting quarterback in six gamesGiants hand keys to J.J. McCarthy, hit road to face Texans7 sourcesRead story
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Pundits weigh in, with FS1's First Things First calling McCarthy the 'right move'Chiefs ‘figuring it out’, ‘Right move’ for Giants start McCarthy, Patriots dominate the Bears? | FTF4 sourcesRead story
Benching fuels speculation the Giants could trade Winston before the deadlineGiants Rumors: Latest News May Lead to Blockbuster $13M Trade1 sourceRead story
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans shrugs off the Giants' switch to McCarthyTexans’ DeMeco Ryans Shrugs Off Giants’ Decision to Start J.J. McCarthy2 sourcesRead story
McCarthy shares his feelings on being named starter, says he talked with Jaxson DartJJ McCarthy Reveals He Talked to Jaxson Dart After Securing Giants’ QB1 Job4 sourcesRead story
Winston responds to being benched in favor of McCarthyGiants QB Jameis Winston Responds to Getting Benched in Favor of JJ McCarthy8 sourcesRead story
Harbaugh confirms McCarthy will start, saying he 'gives us the best chance'John Harbaugh explains Giants switch to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback17 sourcesRead story
Analysts and fans debate what McCarthy's start means for Nabers and the NFC East raceWhat Giants’ decision to turn to J.J. McCarthy means for NFC East race, New York's future QB plans9 sourcesRead story
NBC's Chris Simms breaks down what McCarthy brings as the Giants' new starterWhat McCarthy brings to the Giants as starter1 sourceRead story
ESPN reports Giants plan to start McCarthy over Winston at HoustonNew York Giants plan to start QB J.J. McCarthy vs. Texans53 sourcesRead story
- Russell Wilson's blueprint for the Winston-McCarthy choice gets fresh coverage on decision dayRussell Wilson Weighs in on Giants’ Jameis Winston, JJ McCarthy QB Dilemma1 sourceRead story
Giants head into Wednesday's QB decision day with McCarthy widely expected to startNY Giants news: Najee Harris, Jihad Ward cut, QB1 decision day, more7 sourcesRead story
Giants still undecided Tuesday night, weighing how McCarthy's mobility would change the offenseGiants assess McCarthy's mobility before choosing a starter for Houston1 sourceRead story
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Russell Wilson and Kyle Long debate the pick as Giants weigh McCarthy's mobilityWho should start at QB for the Giants? | Set, Hut!3 sourcesRead story
Giants still have no Week 7 starter as McCarthy's efficiency and mobility shape choiceGiants’ J.J. McCarthy posted elite efficiency numbers in Week 6 loss1 sourceRead story
Insiders disagree on when Harbaugh could bench Winston for McCarthyInsiders differ on when Giants’ John Harbaugh could bench Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy5 sourcesRead story
Harbaugh Says Giants QB Decision Not Yet Made for Texans2 sourcesRead story
An All-Pro and an NFL analyst argue McCarthy should start over Winston‘Should Get the Start Against Texans’ -- NFL Analyst Makes Bold Case for J.J. McCarthy To Get the QB1 Spot Over Jameis Winston3 sourcesRead story
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Ian Rapoport reports Giants plan to make McCarthy their starter soonWhen Giants’ J.J. McCarthy could start for New York, according to Ian Rapoport3 sourcesRead story
Harbaugh says Giants 'honing in' on choice between Winston and McCarthy for Week 7Giants HC John Harbaugh Addresses Starting QB Decision for Texans Game30 sourcesRead story
McCarthy's 243 fourth-quarter yards and elite efficiency metrics bolster his caseJ.J. McCarthy's 243 Yards Demand Giants Start Him Now2 sourcesRead story
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
