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Replaced Giants starter praises J.J. McCarthy after first New York win
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston had high praise for J.J. McCarthy after the latter won his first start with the team
Jameis Winston
QB · NYG · 32 yrs · exp 11 · Florida State
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#39
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Latest: Sep 27, 2026 · 2,144
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The Fantasy Football USAGE Report | Week 7, 2026
Usage trends for key players in Week 7 show a decline for A.J. Brown and Juwan Johnson, prompting roster reconsideration
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Cam Skattebo redemption game: Giants RB returns with stellar performance after benching
Cam Skattebo had a career-high 124 yards and 1 touchdown on 17 carries, helping the Giants win 27-21 over the Texans in overtime
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Giants beat Texans 27-21 in overtime
Cam Skattebo had no touches last week. He had 18 touches, 124 rushing yards, a touchdown and the longest run of his career set up the Giants for the overtime win. Skattebo went 42 yards to the Houston 30 on the Giants’ second snap of overtime before former Texan Devin Singletary ran the rest of the way to the end zone on the next play. It handed the Giants a 27-21 victory with only 2:35 gone in OT. The Giants won in J.J. McCarthy’s first start with the team and moved to 4-2-1, while the Texans’ postseason hopes are likely gone with a 2-5 record. McCarthy’s second career game-winning drive came after the Texans went three-and-out to start overtime. Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux dropped an interception in his hands on the Texans’ side of the 50 on the second play in overtime. The Texans tied the game with 52 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when Xavier Hutchinson caught a 3-yard touchdown on third down. They didn’t carry the momentum with them into overtime, though. The Giants had 34 carries for 188 yards and McCarthy went 20-for-28 for 252 yards. Malik Nabers caught seven passes for 111 yards. Singletary had five carries for 41 yards and the game-winning touchdown, and Tyrone Tracy six carries for 15 yards and a touchdown before a hamstring injury. Jameis Winston scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak. The Giants outgained the Texans 420 to 237, but kicker Dominic Zvada missed field goals of 44 and 56 yards in the first half. C.J. Stroud was 17-of-28 for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Tank Dell, playing his first game since December 2024, caught a 43-yard pass and had a 14-yard punt return. Woody Marks had 19 carries for 66 yards. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked first-half field goals of 57 and 58 yards
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Giants, Texans tied 14-14 at halftime
The Giants and Texans are tied 14-14 at halftime, with J.J. McCarthy leading the Giants and C.J. Stroud leading the Texans
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J.J. McCarthy carries four-game winning streak into first start for Giants
The 3-2-1 Giants have made a quarterback change in advance of the city known for countdowns. And the count of starting quarterbacks who were first-round draft picks is up to one, two, and now three. J.J. McCarthy, who arrived via trade with the Vikings less than a month ago, becomes the third former first-round pick to start a game for the Giants. They’re the third team since the AFL-NFL merger to do that, matching the 2011 Raiders (Carson Palmer, Jason Campbell, Kyle Boller) and the 1984 Bears (Jim McMahon, Steve Fuller, Greg Landry). McCarthy carries a four-game winning streak into the former Michigan quarterback’s reunion with former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. And Stroud has won two games in a row for the Texans, who hope to avoid starting 0-4 at home for the first time in franchise history. McCarthy gave the Giants a massive spark in the fourth quarter of the Week 6 loss to the Saints, throwing for 243 yards — and doing enough to earn the spot over Jameis Winston. If McCarthy can pull off the victory over the Texans, he’ll become the new toast of the town. And he’ll start the process of flipping the narrative of New York first-round quarterbacks who struggle there before finding success elsewhere. Even if that’s a decidedly Jets dynamic
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Giants vs. Texans NFL Week 7 odds, predictions: Use Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus
The New York Giants are set to face the Houston Texans in Week 7 of the NFL season, with J.J. McCarthy making his first start for the Giants
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Giants vs. Texans live updates, inactives, where to watch: J.J. McCarthy named starter over Jameis Winston; Tank Dell makes return from knee injury in Week 7
J.J. McCarthy gets his first start for the Giants Sunday up against the Texans defense
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Giants vs. Texans odds, predictions: Use Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus for NFL Week 7
J.J. McCarthy is set to make his first start for the New York Giants against the Houston Texans. McCarthy, a former Vikings draft pick, was recently traded to New York. The Giants have a 3-2-1 record, while the Texans are 2-4 but have won their last two games. C.J. Stroud has been performing well for the Texans, and Tank Dell is expected to return from injury. Polymarket traders and the SportsLine Projection Model show a higher probability of a Texans victory
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Giants' John Harbaugh details J.J. McCarthy decision with convincing explanation: 'Heck of a skill set'
John Harbaugh explains the decision to make J.J. McCarthy the starting quarterback for the Giants
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Giants' John Harbaugh challenges Tom Brady to leave retirement: 'I doubt for one second he could'
Giants' John Harbaugh challenges Tom Brady to leave retirement, saying he wouldn't be ready to play the first week even if he came back
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Cowboys vs. Eagles rivalry game headlines three matchups with underrated big stakes
This week's NFL games have the potential to be season-defining, momentum-shifting, and playoff-implicating
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Giants committed to helping quarterback J.J. McCarthy 'do what he does best' in Week 7 start
The Giants will be using a third different starting quarterback this season when they travel to Houston to take on the Texans on Sunday afternoon after announcing earlier in the week that J.J. McCarthy earned the start over Jameis Winston
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J.J. McCarthy move caps a week of power plays from Giants' John Harbaugh | Opinion
J.J. McCarthy will replace Jameis Winston as the Giants QB. But John Harbaugh has been sending messages to others as well, writes columnist Jarrett Bell
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Jameis Winston embracing mentor role as Giants turn to J.J. McCarthy
The Giants signed Jameis Winston to be a backup quarterback. That’s what he is again
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Jameis Winston on losing his starting job: I understand where I am now
The Giants benched Jameis Winston just 23 days after trading with the Vikings for J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy will become the third quarterback to start for the Giants, following Jaxson Dart and Winston. Dart tore the MCL and meniscus in his left knee in Week 2, ending his season. Winston started the past four games, going 2-1-1. He was only 14-of-26 for 152 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions on Sunday, leaving with the Giants trailing 34-10 in the fourth quarter. McCarthy rallied the team, going 11-of-21 for 243 yards, a touchdown and an interception and gave the Giants a chance for a miracle comeback. That’s why Winston accepts returning to a backup role. “Last game it wasn’t what it was capble of being,” Winston said, via video from SNY Giants. “Every single week, you’re defined off of the last time you stepped foot on the field. So I believe based off last game, my job is to lead the New York Football Giants to a win, and that didn’t happen. That being said, I understand where I am now.” Winston has spent most of the past seven seasons as a backup, so he’s familiar with the role. “Just focusing on one day at a time,” Winston said. “I’m extremely grateful that I still get to do what I love, and that’s play football at a high level for the New York Football Giants. Being able to accept roles and understand like, ‘What is your significant role? How can I be the best at my role with this team?’ is one of the things you have to adjust to in this league.”
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Jameis Winston on losing his starting job: I understand where I am now
The Giants benched Jameis Winston just 23 days after trading with the Vikings for J.J
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