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

J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston in second New York Giants game

J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of the Giants' Week 6 game against the Saints.

By Cole Hartwell

J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of the New York Giants’ Week 6 game against the New Orleans Saints. The Giants trailed 34-10 at the time of the switch.

What happened

Winston completed 14 of 26 pass attempts for 152 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, and was sacked four times before McCarthy entered. McCarthy was intercepted once but threw for 243 yards and a touchdown, and added 26 rushing yards. He led the Giants to within one score of tying the game and drove New York to the Saints’ 14-yard line on the final possession, but the Giants came up short.

McCarthy found Isaiah Likely, according to a post from Mike Garafolo. Underdog NFL noted a six-yard pass from McCarthy to No. 9.

Context

McCarthy made his Giants debut in Week 5, appearing on four snaps according to Yahoo Sports. Pro Football Rumors reported he played five snaps. He completed both pass attempts, but neither counted in the official box score because they were wiped out by penalties. He rushed twice for two yards.

Depth chart

McCarthy was promoted to backup quarterback ahead of Week 6, leaving Jake Haener as the emergency third-string quarterback. Winston retained the starting role.

What’s next

The Giants fell to 3-2-1 with the loss. Head coach John Harbaugh said no decision has been made on a starting quarterback for Week 7, according to Pro Football Rumors.

J.J. McCarthy shakes off the early pick and finds Isaiah Likely and somehow this is still at game at MetLife Stadium. The #Saints were probably halfway to Paris in their minds. Now have to find a way to finish.

JJ McCarthy to No. 9 for 6

🏈 Fantasy impact

McCarthy’s strong relief performance raises the possibility of a quarterback change in New York. However, head coach John Harbaugh has not named a starter for Week 7, with Jameis Winston remaining the starter for now. Managers in 2QB or superflex leagues should stash McCarthy where available given his upside, but he’s not startable until a role change is announced. Winston’s fantasy value takes a hit if McCarthy’s package expands, but he remains the starter for now. Jake Haener is not a fantasy consideration.

Sources

  1. J.J. McCarthy remains Giants QB3 as John Harbaugh keeps Week 7 starter under wraps (Fantasy Football Desk)
  2. J.J. McCarthy leads comeback but Giants fall to Saints; QB questions linger (Fantasy Football Desk)
  3. Giants QB J.J. McCarthy Replaces Jameis Winston (Pro Football Rumors)
  4. J.J. McCarthy shakes off the early pick and finds Isaiah Likely and somehow this is still at game at MetLife Stadium. The #Saints were probably halfway to Paris in their minds. Now have to find a way to finish. (X (@MikeGarafolo))
  5. JJ McCarthy to No. 9 for 6 (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  6. J.J. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston in second New York Giants game (Yahoo Sports)

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