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J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston as the Giants' quarterback late against the Saints

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Whyno, S. (2026, October 18). J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston as the Giants' quarterback late against the Saints. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/j-j-mccarthy-replaces-jameis-winston-as-the-giants-quarterback-late-against-the-saints/article_731b8450-d92a-5677-8479-7b206f66bf6f.html

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In a Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints, Jameis Winston lost his starting quarterback position for the New York Giants after throwing his second interception early in the fourth quarter. The Giants were trailing 34-10 when J.J. McCarthy replaced Winston. Despite entering the game, McCarthy also struggled and threw an interception on his fourth pass attempt. Winston finished with 152 passing yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions.

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During a Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jameis Winston was replaced by J.J. McCarthy as quarterback for the New York Giants after throwing his second interception of the game early in the fourth quarter. The Giants were trailing 34-10 at that point. Earlier in the match, Winston had been intercepted twice: once by Julian Blackmon and another by Martin Emerson playing for an injured starter. Winston finished with a stat line of 14 completions out of 26 attempts, totaling 152 yards with one touchdown pass to Tyrone Tracy but also two interceptions. McCarthy then came in and threw an interception on his fourth passing attempt as well.

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“The articles describe different stages of the Giants' season, with one focusing on Winston's performance early in the season and the other detailing a specific game where McCarthy replaced him.”

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“Article A discusses the broader impact of Jameis Winston's tenure with the Giants, while Article B reports a specific incident during a game where J.J. McCarthy replaced Winston.”

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“Article A describes a promo code offer for NFL prediction trading related to Giants vs. Saints, while Article B reports on an in-game quarterback change during the actual match.”

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🔮 Perhaps offensive coordinator Matt Nagy will be able to get creative in using McCarthy — who is much more mobile than Winston — as a change of pace.

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🔮 And forward William Eklund is out for what coach Travis Green estimated to be an extended period of time because of an injured left ankle.

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🔮 After Anthony Volpe’s would-be tying homer in the bottom of the sixth inning turned into a double on video review, the Yankees did not get a runner past second base.

2026-10-08 · assertive framing · Yankees swept out of the AL Division Series by the Rays, extending their title drought to 17 years

🔮 “Our first look would be internally, yes,” Harbaugh said Monday on a video call with reporters.

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🔮 Lane is expected to miss the rest of the season.

2026-10-05 · mixed framing · Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane has a fractured and dislocated left ankle, AP source says

🔮 “The thinking was to hurry him up, try to get the ball out of his hand as quick as we could,” Harbaugh said.

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🔮 It was far from a masterpiece, but the New York Giants will take it.

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🔮 Coach John Harbaugh last week hinted at a bigger role for Beckham, saying he “would be all for it Sunday” against Tennessee and calling it “the perfect time.”

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🔮 “Do I think there’s guys that wish they would have held out a little bit?

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🔮 “Do I think there’s guys that wish they would have held out a little bit?

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy took over as the New York Giants’ quarterback after Jameis Winston threw his second interception of the game early in the fourth quarter against New Orleans on Sunday. asserted

Winston → take → Sunday

McCarthy entered the game with the Giants down 34-10 after Winston was picked off by Julian Blackmon. asserted

Winston → enter → Blackmon

Winston earlier was intercepted by Martin Emerson, who was playing in place of starter Kool-Aid McKinstry. asserted

who → intercept → McKinstry

McCarthy then also threw an interception on his fourth passing attempt. asserted

McCarthy → throw → attempt

J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston as the Giants' quarterback late against the Saints

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