Giants launch quarterback review after McCarthy’s fourth-quarter rally

Giants launch quarterback review after McCarthy’s fourth-quarter rally

Giants head coach John Harbaugh said on Oct. 19 that the team has begun reviewing its quarterback options after J. J. McCarthy sparked a 269-yard fourth-quarter rally in the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Oct.

16. The Giants erased a 24-point deficit in the final quarter but could not hold as reported by NBC Sports. Earlier, Harbaugh had replaced Jameis Winston with McCarthy, and Winston threw two interceptions, according to Fox News, which also noted that running back Cam Skattebo saw no carries. The team's rushing attack continued to struggle, a point highlighted by Big Blue View.

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3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time?
3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time?

Big Blue View • 19 oct. 12h21

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh faces a decision on whether to start J.J. McCarthy or keep Jameis Winston after a loss to the Saints, while the team’s rushing attack remains ineffective.

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'They can trust me': As J.J. McCarthy explodes in fourth quarter of yo
'They can trust me': As J.J. McCarthy explodes in fourth quarter of yo

Yahoo Sports • 19 oct. 02h23

J.J. McCarthy led a 269-yard comeback in the fourth quarter of the Giants’ loss to the Saints, prompting head coach John Harbaugh to say the quarterback review process is starting now.

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18 octobre 2026
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NFL Week 6 winners and losers: Giants face QB, RB turmoil while Browns take control of AFC North
NFL Week 6 winners and losers: Giants face QB, RB turmoil while Browns take control of AFC North

CBS Sports • 18 oct. 23h52

The New York Giants lost 34-27 to the New Orleans Saints, while the Cleveland Browns moved into a tie for first place in the AFC North after a victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

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JJ McCarthy steps up as Giants potential starting quarterback while running back Cam Skattebo sits on bench
JJ McCarthy steps up as Giants potential starting quarterback while running back Cam Skattebo sits on bench

Fox News • 18 oct. 23h09

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh substituted J.J. McCarthy for Jameis Winston, who threw two interceptions, and left running back Cam Skattebo without carries, prompting a review of the team's quarterback and backfield options.

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Saints survive J.J. McCarthy, Giants in 34-27 win
Saints survive J.J. McCarthy, Giants in 34-27 win

NBC Sports • 18 oct. 20h39

New York's Giants erased a 24-point deficit in the fourth quarter, but New Orleans held on for a 34-27 victory.

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Giants put J.J. McCarthy in with Saints up 34-10 in fourth quarter
Giants put J.J. McCarthy in with Saints up 34-10 in fourth quarter

NBC Sports • 18 oct. 19h48

The New York Giants substituted quarterback Jameis Winston for rookie J.J. McCarthy after falling behind 34-10 in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints.

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