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

J.J. McCarthy’s late performance in the Giants’ 34-27 loss has put the team’s starting quarterback position in question, after coach John Harbaugh replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. McCarthy helped cut a 24-point deficit, giving the recently acquired quarterback a chance to make his case for a larger role.

McCarthy threw for 243 yards in the final 11 minutes, while Winston had thrown two interceptions and struggled earlier in the game. Harbaugh would not say who will start next time. Running back Cam Skattebo played but had no carries; Harbaugh said no runs were called while he was on the field. Skattebo has fumbled four times this season, and the Giants’ running backs managed 84 rushing yards as four players compete for carries.