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The questions and stats looming over Giants’ Jameis Winston-J.J. McCarthy decision

The New York Giants remain deadlocked in their quarterback debate as head coach John Harbaugh weighs whether to start Jameis Winston or newly acquired J.J. McCarthy in Sunday’s matchup against the Houston Texans.

Winston, who holds a 2-1-1 record as the starter, has delivered clutch performances, including a three-touchdown fourth-quarter rally last week. Meanwhile, McCarthy’s limited but explosive outing against the Saints—where he threw for 943 yards, rushed for 104, and led 12 scoring drives in a single quarter—has raised questions about his potential in a full game.

Harbaugh acknowledged the challenges of transitioning to a high-tempo, pass-heavy offense, citing sustainability concerns and the Giants’ stagnant rushing attack (ranked 22nd in yards per carry at 3.8). The decision hinges on balancing McCarthy’s burst with Winston’s experience, as the Giants struggle to integrate a run game that’s been sidelined under both quarterbacks.

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