John Harbaugh provides update on Giants’ QB situation between JJ McCarthy, Jameis Winston

analysis McCarthy made his Giants launching on Sunday after Jameis Winston was benched

Oct 19, 2026

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John Harbaugh’s very first season as the New York Giants coach is as soon as again controlled by his quarterback circumstance. It was the season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart. Now, it’s a position fight in between JJ McCarthy and Jameis Winston.

The Giants at first turned to Winston after Dart suffered his injury in Week 2. As he is understood to do, Winston has actually had great and bad minutes over the previous 5 video games. He has actually played all right, however, to publish a 2-1-1 record as the Giants’ beginning quarterback.

Winston had a hard time on Sunday, nevertheless, and he was changed in the 2nd half by McCarthy, who crafted 3 fourth-quarter scoring drives. The resurgence failed, nevertheless, as the Saints left New Jersey with a 34-27 win.

Harbaugh, as anticipated, was asked on Monday if Winston would be his beginning quarterback for the Giants’ approaching roadway video game versus the Houston Texans.

“We’re working through that now, homing in on a decision,” Harbaugh stated.

Harbaugh’s choice will be important for the Giants, who are presently in top place in the NFC East. Need to they offer Winston another shot, or is it time to see what McCarthy can do

Harbaugh is most likely thinking about the challenger. The Texans, after an 0-4 start, have actually won 2 straight video games after they beat the Jaguars on Sunday in London. While this season hasn’t been their finest, the Texans have actually talented gamers on defense, particularly pass rush Will Anderson, who leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks. While McCarthy’s movement might be a possession, his absence of experience running the Giants’ offense might likewise hold the Giants back.

Anticipate Harbaugh to provide both quarterbacks representatives throughout practice till a choice is made.

Quarterback isn’t the only position Harbaugh requires to deal with. He likewise requires to find out who the Giants’ beginning running back seeks Cam Skattebo — the Giants’ starter on paper– inexplicably gotten no brings throughout Sunday’s loss to the Saints. Harbaugh stated later that he is waiting on among his running backs to make the task.