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Giants Notes: 'Possibility' J.J. McCarthy is backup quarterback in Week 5; Deonte Banks' improved confidence

The New York Giants are exploring a potential upgrade at quarterback after starter Jameis Winston’s inconsistent play, with former No. 10 overall pick J.J.

McCarthy emerging as a possible backup ahead of Jake Haener. Acquired last week from the Minnesota Vikings, McCarthy was activated for Week 4’s win over the Arizona Cardinals—though he didn’t see action—after the Giants carried three quarterbacks on the roster.

With Jaxson Dart sidelined for the season, head coach John Harbaugh left the door open for McCarthy to take a larger role in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders, calling it a “possibility” depending on how preparations unfold. McCarthy, who missed his rookie year due to injury, went 6-4 as the Vikings’ starter in 2023 with a 72.6 passer rating and 35.6 QBR before losing the job to Kyler Murray this preseason.

Harbaugh’s focus remains on preparing McCarthy for Sunday’s game rather than addressing past setbacks in Minnesota, emphasizing readiness over revisiting past performance issues.

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