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Giants' John Harbaugh feels fairly good about J.J. McCarthy being ready to play against Washington

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Whyno, S. (2026, November 9). Giants' John Harbaugh feels fairly good about J.J. McCarthy being ready to play against Washington. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/giants-john-harbaugh-feels-fairly-good-about-j-j-mccarthy-being-ready-to-play-against-washington/article_45f47fb8-28ba-5d6d-b7a0-733a3d961e36.html

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Giants coach John Harbaugh said Monday that quarterback J.J. McCarthy is likely to play Thursday against Washington despite leaving Sunday's game with a hip injury. Harbaugh expressed feeling "fairly good" about McCarthy’s readiness based on his performance and toughness shown during the previous game, where he completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards before being substituted due to pain from multiple sacks by the Eagles.

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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.

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New York Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism Monday about quarterback J.J. McCarthy being able to play Thursday night against Washington. asserted

McCarthy → express → Washington

“It does look like he’s going to play,” Harbaugh said on a video call with reporters. asserted

Harbaugh → look → reporters

McCarthy left the game Sunday at Philadelphia with a hip pointer and then returned to help contribute to a 19-11 victory. asserted

McCarthy → leave → victory

Teammates raved about McCarthy’s toughness for playing through pain. asserted

Teammates → rave → pain

“For that guy to come back in the game after getting hit like that, it shows toughness and it shows how much he loves his teammates,” cornerback Greg Newsome said afterward. asserted

Newsome → come → teammates

The Eagles sacked him five times, and McCarthy completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards. asserted

McCarthy → sack → yards

He left the sideline and went inside after getting tackled by Zack Baun in the third quarter and was replaced by Jameis Winston. asserted

He → leave → Winston

“It’s a physical game and a lot of guys are banged up, but we’re going to do our best to make sure we turn over as fast as possible and do whatever we can between now and then and make sure we’re as close to 100% leading up to a great opponent against Washington,” McCarthy said Sunday. asserted

McCarthy → ’ → Washington

“They’re going to be hungry, and we’re really excited to go get this one.” asserted

we → go → one

The Giants opened as 1 1/2-point home favorites on a short turnaround against the Commanders. asserted

Giants → open → Commanders

AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston in Philadelphia contributed to this report. asserted

Gelston → contribute → report

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