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Newer update on J.J. McCarthy: J.J. McCarthy's Week 6 performance sparks Giants QB debate

J.J. McCarthy leads comeback but Giants fall to Saints; QB questions linger

J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in relief of Jameis Winston, but the Giants lost to the Saints.

By Cole Hartwell

J.J. McCarthy nearly engineered a comeback for the Giants, but New York fell to the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. McCarthy entered after Jameis Winston threw two interceptions and led three scoring drives, per The Athletic.

What happened

McCarthy played less than one quarter, according to Underdog NFL, and finished with 243 passing yards, 26 rushing yards, one passing touchdown, and one interception. He led the Giants in both rushing and passing yards. The Saints survived to win.

Context

Winston started and threw two interceptions before McCarthy took over. For the season, Winston has 805 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, three interceptions, and 42 rushing yards over four games. McCarthy had appeared in just one game prior to Week 6, with two rushing yards.

Depth chart

Winston remains QB1 on the Giants’ depth chart, with Jake Haener at QB2 and McCarthy at QB3. Haener has not played this season. Jaxson Dart, the QB4, is on injured reserve after knee surgery.

What’s next

The Giants’ Week 6 game against the Saints is already played. The team now faces quarterback questions following the loss.

JJ McCarthy and the Giants just come up short of the comeback. McCarthy in less than 1 quarter of play: 243 passing yards 26 rushing yards 1 TD, 1 INT Led the Giants in both rushing and passing yards.

Tough ending for J.J. McCarthy and the #Giants, as the #Saints survive. McCarthy made his case to be the team’s new starting QB at least.

🏈 Fantasy impact

McCarthy’s relief performance was electric—243 passing yards and a touchdown in under a quarter—but it’s unclear if he’ll start going forward. The Giants’ depth chart still lists Winston as QB1. McCarthy is worth stashing in deeper leagues, but his fantasy value hinges on a starting role. Winston’s two interceptions may open the door. Haener could also be a factor if the team makes a change. McCarthy is a speculative add in superflex and 2QB formats.

Quick answers

How did J.J. McCarthy play?

McCarthy threw for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, and rushed for 26 yards in less than one quarter, according to Underdog NFL.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New York Giants depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Jaxson Dart's Knee Surgery 'Went Well,' Playoff Return ‘Maybe a Bit Ambitious’ (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. JJ McCarthy and the Giants just come up short of the comeback. McCarthy in less than 1 quarter of play: 243 passing yards 26 rushing yards 1 TD, 1 INT Led the Giants in both rushing and passing yards. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  6. J.J. McCarthy-led comeback falls short as Giants face QB questions following loss to Saints (The Athletic)
  7. Tough ending for J.J. McCarthy and the #Giants, as the #Saints survive. McCarthy made his case to be the team’s new starting QB at least. (X (@MikeGarafolo))

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