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J.J. McCarthy, Jameis Winston showed Giants they are true fighters they can believe in

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Serby, S. (2026, November 9). J.J. McCarthy, Jameis Winston showed Giants they are true fighters they can believe in. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/sports/j-j-mccarthy-jameis-winston-showed-giants-they-are-true-fighters-they-can-believe-in/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-09 · by Steve Serby

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In a crucial game against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, J.J. McCarthy suffered an injury and Jameis Winston stepped up to lead a critical touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. This performance helped the Giants secure their first win at this venue since 2013, breaking a longstanding losing streak that had spanned 13 games. The article highlights the team's resilience and fighting spirit under pressure.
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Story summary

On November 8, J.J. McCarthy, the starting quarterback for the New York Giants, suffered a hip injury during their game against the Philadelphia Eagles and had to leave early in the third quarter. The exact nature of his injury is not specified by the team beyond it being described as "hip," but an on-field medical expert suggested it might be an oblique muscle issue based on video analysis. McCarthy completed 9 out of 13 passes for 101 yards before getting hurt and was sacked five times in the first half. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston took over, leading a crucial drive that helped the Giants secure their victory against the Eagles with a final score of 19-11. McCarthy expressed optimism about playing again soon despite his injury, stating he feels good and is willing to push through for an upcoming game against Washington on a short week.

Written for “J.J. McCarthy's Injury Scare” on 2026-11-09, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.
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J.J. McCarthy's Injury Scare
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Steve Serby
34 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
It was the backup quarterback, summoned to the huddle he had been forced to surrender weeks ago to McCarthy, directing a remarkable touchdown drive that gave the Giants a lead they would not relinquish.
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Topics

Giants Linc PHILADELPHIA the New York Football Giants

Subjects

Giants ORG · 5× J.J. McCarthy PERSON · 1× John Harbaugh’s PERSON · 1× Linc ORG · 1× McCarthy PERSON · 1× PHILADELPHIA GPE · 1× Paul Schwartz PERSON · 1× the New York Football Giants ORG · 1×

Narrative

SIGN UP NOWBut these are John Harbaugh’s Giants, defiant and tough and tough-minded, long on fight and resilience and perseverance and all the precious intangibles that enable a team to find a way to win and end that ignominious 13-game streak here.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-09
It was the backup quarterback, summoned to the huddle he had been forced to surrender weeks ago to McCarthy, directing a remarkable touchdown drive that gave the Giants a lead they would not relinquish.

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PHILADELPHIA — J.J. McCarthy was jogging off the field, his hip in need of an urgent examination in the bowels of the Linc. asserted
hip → jog → Linc
The demons who had tortured and tormented the Giants every year here since 2013 had suddenly returned, and another agonizing bus ride on the Turnpike North hovered ominously over the New York Football Giants. asserted
ride → torture → Giants
SIGN UP NOWBut these are John Harbaugh’s Giants, defiant and tough and tough-minded, long on fight and resilience and perseverance and all the precious intangibles that enable a team to find a way to win and end that ignominious 13-game streak here. asserted
team → sign → streak
It was the backup quarterback, summoned to the huddle he had been forced to surrender weeks ago to McCarthy, directing a remarkable touchdown drive that gave the Giants a lead they would not relinquish. asserted
they → summon → lead
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