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Giants Bench QB Jameis Winston; J.J. McCarthy Enters Game Against Saints

The New York Giants made a late-game coaching decision Sunday, pulling starting quarterback Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy after falling into a 34-10 hole against the New Orleans Saints.

Winston struggled with 14 completions on 26 attempts for 152 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while the Giants managed just 10 points on offense. McCarthy, acquired in a draft pick swap following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury, entered the game and went 11-for-21 for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, adding 26 rushing yards on two carries.

Though the Giants rallied for 17 points in the fourth quarter, they fell short in a 34-27 loss, marking their third defeat of the season after a 3-2-1 start. McCarthy’s performance offered a glimpse of potential, but his underlying numbers from last season with Minnesota—including a 57.6% completion rate and 12 interceptions—raise questions about his long-term fit at quarterback for the Giants, who remain in search of stability at the position.

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