The 2026 fantasy football season is developing at a rapid pace and Week 6 was one of the most eventful yet as Giants RB Cam Skattebo was benched, leading to interesting postgame comments. His backup, Najee Harris, admitted to confusion about the situation amid a wild week that also saw the return of Patriots star […]
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NFL analyst Tommy Lugauer argues that Giants rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy should replace struggling veteran Jameis Winston as the starter for Week 7 against the Houston Texans. McCarthy sparked a near‑comeback in the fourth quarter of the loss to New Orleans, prompting coach John Harbaugh to bench Winston, who threw multiple turnovers. Lugauer praised McCarthy’s fight and urged the Giants to give him the QB1 nod while suggesting further changes at running back. The upcoming Texans game becomes a crucial test for McCarthy’s consistency, decision‑making and turnover control, and could reshape New York’s offensive direction.
The New York Giants appear increasingly likely to hand J.J. McCarthy their starting quarterback job after his impressive performance against the New Orleans Saints. The young quarterback provided a spark in Sunday’s loss, strengthening his case to replace Jameis Winston as the team’s primary option. According to a report shared by Evan Sidery, the Saints […]
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Harbaugh said Monday the Giants are "honing in on a decision" between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy for Houston and are waiting to announce partly for competitive reasons.
The New Orleans Saints stunned the New York Giants 34-27 at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2026. After trailing 7-0, Tyler Shough led a second‑half comeback, throwing three TD passes to Bryce Lance, Chris Olave and a 25‑yard run himself, while Alvin Kamara added a 31‑yard touchdown. The Giants fought back in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to 34-27 with touchdown passes to Malik Nabers and a two‑point conversion, but couldn’t complete the comeback. Key plays included a missed 55‑yard field goal by Daniel Carlson, a fumble by Charlie Jones, and interceptions by Julian Blackmon and JJ McCarthy. The win marks the Saints’ first road victory of the season.
With the New York Giants running back looking for someone to fill in that top spot, one would think the clear answer is Cam Skattebo, though the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints featured a jam at the position. As Giants running back Najee Harris admitted confusion over the situation, head coach John Harbaugh […]
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The New York Giants have a quarterback decision to make, and head coach John Harbaugh is taking his time before deciding who will lead the offense into Sunday’s matchup against the Houston Texans. Following Sunday’s disappointing 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Harbaugh addressed the media Monday and made it clear that the competition […]
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The Washington Commanders (1-3-1) head to Levi’s Stadium on Monday Night Football to face unbeaten 49ers (5-0) at 8:15 p.m. EST. The Commanders come off a 27‑27 tie with the Giants, while San Francisco beat the Seahawks 32‑29 last week. ESPN/ABC will broadcast the matchup, with ESPN+ and NFL+ streaming options. Betting odds favor the 49ers by 7.5 points, with a 51.5 total and a 49ers moneyline of -420. The article provides a live thread for game discussion and viewing details.
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly called out head coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis last week after a 1-4 start, and they responded with a big win over the New York Giants.
After a 34-27 comeback loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Giants contemplate a quarterback change for their next game against Houston. Relief rookie J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards, one TD and one INT in a fourth‑quarter appearance, outperforming starter Jameis Winston’s 152 yards and two interceptions. Writer argues that a full week of first‑team reps could reveal whether McCarthy can sustain that production against a normal defense, without the urgency of a desperate comeback. While Winston remains the incumbent, the author recommends giving McCarthy the start to fairly assess his potential before deciding the team's long‑term QB plan.
With the decision for the New York Giants to go with either J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston as the team’s starting quarterback, the conversation stems from the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. While McCarthy’s time is seemingly coming for the Giants, this NFL insider discusses when that could be the case. […]
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Cowboys Former Browns HC Mike Pettine spoke at length about joining the Cowboys to assist DC Christian Parker as the team continued to struggle against the Packers on Sunday Night Football. “When somebody you care about reaches out, I just felt I just needed to answer the call,” Mike Pettine said, via The Athletic. “I […]
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John Harbaugh understands there is frustration within the New York Giants’ running back room. However, he wants someone to come out of the fray and shine as the top rusher. Harbaugh is going through his first year at the helm for the Giants following a long stint with the Baltimore Ravens. He looks to lead […]
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With the New York Giants benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, the football world is wondering whether head coach John Harbaugh will start McCarthy in the future. While fans wonder if McCarthy’s time is coming for the Giants, Harbaugh would have an update on where he’s […]
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Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirms wide receiver Tank Dell will return Sunday versus the New York Giants, ending a 22‑month absence after a devastating knee injury in December 2024 that tore his ACL, MCL, PCL and other ligaments. Dell, 26, missed all of 2025 and started 2026 on injured reserve, finally clearing a 21‑day activation window after two weeks of practice. He joins a revamped receiver corps featuring Marvin Harrison Jr., Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte, so he’s expected to provide depth rather than a primary target. Dell previously posted 98 catches for 1,376 yards and 10 TDs over his first two seasons.
The New York Giants surrender 34 unanswered points to the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 18, 2026, despite a limited passing attack. Saints QB Tyler Shough throws for 144 yards, three TDs and adds a rushing score, while New York’s defense struggles to stop the run and contain the quarterback, allowing 175 rushing yards. Four Giants turnovers and a kickoff‑return fumble give the Saints short‑field opportunities, leading to a 34‑point swing that turns a 10‑0 lead into a loss. Coach John Harbaugh blames run defense, QB containment and excessive scrambles, calling for more disciplined rush and smarter coverage rather than a wholesale defensive overhaul.
J.J. McCarthy's 243 yards came mostly on six deep completions while the Giants trailed by 7 to 24 points. Giants running backs ran 10 times for 15 yards through three quarters.
The Houston Texans have amassed 1,152 yards of offense in their last three games combined, unleashing an amount of firepower that was sorely missing last season. Most importantly, that robust production is leading to winning results, as DeMeco Ryans’ squad tries to climb out of an 0-4 hole. Their resurgent passing attack will soon receive […]
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J.J. McCarthy played well in place of Jameis Winston during Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints, but New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh isn't ready to announce the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Houston Texans just yet.
Harbaugh benched Jameis Winston, and the former Michigan quarterback nearly stole the game back in 11 minutes. #GoBlue
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announced that WR Tank Dell is going to be activated from injured reserve and play in Week 7 against the Giants, per Aaron Wilson. It will be Dell’s first regular-season game since his catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024. The injury was career-threatening, and Dell missed the entire 2025 season as […]
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Cam Skattebo didn't record a single carry in Week 6 for the Giants. Can fantasy football managers trust him in Week 7?
After a 34-27 loss to the Saints, the Giants’ 18‑year‑old rookie J.J. McCarthy poured in 243 yards and a touchdown in just 11 minutes, cutting a 24‑point deficit. In contrast, starter Jameis Winston posted a 52.1 passer rating, two interceptions and four sacks. With New York sitting 3‑2‑1 and facing Houston in Week 7, head coach Brian Harbaugh faces a quarterback dilemma. The article argues McCarthy’s cheap, top‑10 pick performance makes a stronger case to start him over Winston.
The Giants’ defense collapses as New Orleans pours 34 points on New York, dropping the team to 3-2-1. The unit missed 12 tackles, allowed 4.6 yards per carry and recorded no sacks, exposing the loss of Brian Burns (ACL) and the lack of pressure from Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter. Despite Dru Phillips’ standout 82.8 pass‑rush grade, the secondary and front seven cannot compensate. Heading to Houston for Week 7, the Giants must fix tackling and pass rush or risk slipping out of NFC East contention.
New York faces a difficult decision as its young running back battles costly mistakes.