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

J.J. McCarthy remains Giants QB3 as John Harbaugh keeps Week 7 starter under wraps

John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 7 after J.J. McCarthy led a comeback bid against the Saints in Week 6.

By Cole Hartwell

Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 7, according to Underdog NFL via Jordan Raanan.

What happened

J.J. McCarthy nearly engineered a comeback for New York in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints, but the Giants came up short in a game that was already played. McCarthy entered after Jameis Winston threw two interceptions and led three scoring drives, per The Athletic. He played less than one quarter, according to Underdog NFL, and finished with 243 passing yards, 26 rushing yards, one passing touchdown, and one interception. McCarthy led the Giants in both rushing and passing yards.

Context

McCarthy sits third on the Giants’ quarterback depth chart behind Jameis Winston and Jake Haener. On the season, McCarthy has 0.2 PPR points and 2 rushing yards in one game, with a 6% snap share. Winston has 55.4 PPR points, 805 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, three interceptions, and 42 rushing yards in four games, with a 96% snap share. Haener has not played this season. Jaxson Dart, listed fourth on the depth chart, has 27.4 PPR points in two games.

Timeline

On Oct. 1, head coach John Harbaugh said Jaxson Dart had knee surgery that “went well,” according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Dart injured his knee in Week 2 against the Rams. Harbaugh said a playoff return was ‘maybe a bit ambitious.’

On Oct. 18, the Giants made a quarterback change with the Saints in control. J.J. McCarthy replaced Winston, and the Giants ultimately fell to New Orleans.

Also on Oct. 18, after the game, Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 7.

What’s next

The Giants’ next game is not listed in the schedule provided. The Week 6 game against the Saints has already been played.

John Harbaugh declined to name a starting QB for Week 7, via @JordanRaanan: [Quoting @UnderdogNFL: "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."]

🏈 Fantasy impact

McCarthy’s impressive relief outing in Week 6 has created a quarterback controversy in New York. If he gets the nod in Week 7, he would immediately become a top streaming option given his dual-threat ability. However, Harbaugh’s refusal to name a starter adds uncertainty for fantasy managers. Winston remains the QB1 on the depth chart and has started four games, but his two interceptions opened the door for McCarthy. Haener, the QB2, has not played this season and would be unlikely to start. Dart remains on injured reserve. Fantasy managers should wait for official word before making a move, but McCarthy is worth stashing in deeper leagues.

Quick answers

Will J.J. McCarthy start in Week 7?

Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 7.

What was J.J. McCarthy's Week 6 performance?

McCarthy had 243 passing yards, 26 rushing yards, one passing touchdown, and one interception in less than one quarter against the Saints.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New York Giants depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. J.J. McCarthy leads comeback but Giants fall to Saints; QB questions linger (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston as Giants QB vs. Saints (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Jaxson Dart's Knee Surgery 'Went Well,' Playoff Return ‘Maybe a Bit Ambitious’ (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. John Harbaugh declined to name a starting QB for Week 7, via @JordanRaanan: [Quoting @UnderdogNFL: "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))

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