# J.J. McCarthy must seize his Giants lifeline and bury Eagles demons

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/j-j-mccarthy-must-seize-his-giants-lifeline-and-bury-eagles-demons/
- Published: 2026-11-07T17:20:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T18:36:53+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/07/sports/j-j-mccarthy-must-seize-his-giants-lifeline-and-bury-eagles-demons/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- McCarthy gets a chance to cement his role as Giants starter.
- New York is chasing its first NFC East title since 2011.
- The Giants have lost 13 straight games at the Linc.

## Summary

J.J. McCarthy is set to lead the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, with the article framing the game as a chance to establish himself as the team’s starting quarterback. Coach John Harbaugh has given McCarthy a fresh opportunity, and the Giants are looking to continue their push towards an NFC East title.

The Giants have not won at the Linc in 13 games, a run the article describes as a source of humiliation and a reminder of past defeats. It says the team is pursuing its first division title since 2011, placing added importance on McCarthy’s performance in Philadelphia.

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