# Giants bench Jameis Winston, will start JJ McCarthy weeks after trading for him: report

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/giants-bench-jameis-winston-will-start-jj-mccarthy-weeks-after-trading-for-him-report/
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:56:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T17:27:58+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/giants-bench-jameis-winston-start-jj-mccarthy-weeks-after-trading-report
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- McCarthy replaces Winston as the Giants’ starting quarterback.
- He threw for 243 yards in relief against New Orleans.
- New York leads a weakened NFC East at 3-2-1.

## Summary

The New York Giants are benching Jameis Winston and will start J.J. McCarthy against the Houston Texans on Sunday, according to ESPN. The move comes less than a month after the team acquired McCarthy from Minnesota and gives the 23-year-old a chance to help the Giants pursue a playoff place.

McCarthy impressed in relief during a 34-27 defeat by New Orleans, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown as he led three scoring drives. His fourth-quarter passing total was the highest by any player this season and the second-highest by a non-starting quarterback in 25 years, according to NFL Network. Winston had helped the Giants go 2-1-1 but threw two interceptions against the Saints; New York is 3-2-1 and leads an injury-hit NFC East.

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