Jameis Winston is, and should be, the NY Giants quarterback
A Big Blue View piece argues Jameis Winston remains the right starting quarterback for the Giants, pushing back on calls to turn to J.J. McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy Start or sit, Week 5
QB · New York Giants · #18
Final
0.2 pts
2 car, 2 yds
PPR scoring.
Status
- Depth chart
- QB #2 ↑
- Offense
- College
- Michigan
- Experience
- 3 seasons
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Washington Commanders
DFS salary
$4,300
Projection
0.5
Recent form
2026 season (2 games): 182 pass yds · 9 rush yds
- Wk 5@ WSHT 27-272 rush yds0.2 pts
- 2025 Wk 18@ MINL 3-16182 pass yds, 7 rush yds8.0 pts
Season by season
Sorted by Season ↓
| 2026 · NYG | 2 | 14 | 23 |
| 2026 · GB | 1 | 14 | 23 |
| 2025 · MIN | 9 | 126 | 220 |
J.J. McCarthy: quick answers
- Who does J.J. McCarthy play in week 5?
- J.J. McCarthy faces Washington Commanders with the New York Giants.
- Is J.J. McCarthy injured?
- J.J. McCarthy has no injury designation right now.
- What is J.J. McCarthy's DraftKings salary?
- $4,300 for week 5.
What's happening with J.J. McCarthy
Following the Giants' Week 5 tie with Washington, multiple commentators argue Jameis Winston should remain the starting quarterback rather than give way to J.J. McCarthy. The pieces push back on fan pressure for a change, suggesting Winston's performance still gives New York its best chance at quarterback heading into the coming weeks.
Reported byYahoo Sports,Big Blue ViewOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
J.J. McCarthy came off the bench in the second half against the Commanders, taking over at quarterback after starting there. His second-half snaps will be worth monitoring as the coaching staff evaluates the quarterback situation going forward.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
J.J. McCarthy entered the game for a single offensive play before coming back out. The brief appearance raised questions about how the coaching staff plans to use him going forward, though no further details on the quarterback rotation were provided.
Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Giants' inactive list for Week 5 against Washington sparked speculation about a possible package featuring J.J. McCarthy, coinciding with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returning from injury. No further details on McCarthy's role were confirmed, leaving his usage plans unclear for now.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
J.J. McCarthy will be the Giants' backup quarterback for their Week 5 matchup against the Commanders, less than two weeks after New York acquired him from Minnesota. His inactive status still leaves open questions about how much playing time he could eventually see behind the starter.
Reported byBig Blue View,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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