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'We’re Looking at Freaking Brett Favre': Ex-Giants QB Makes Bold Statement About J.J. McCarthy Amid Strong Start

J.J. McCarthy received his trade from the Minnesota Vikings, who traded him to the New York Giants. Three games down on New York’s roster, he has now gained the trust after winning his first game as a starter in the Giants’ squad.

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Giants’ Brian Burns names ‘unsung hero’ of NY’s defense

Coach John Harbaugh’s New York Giants have plenty of problems to fix, but suddenly look like the favorites in the NFC East heading into a bye week. Giants GM Joe Schoen had a message for his team’s playoff chances, while defensive star Brian Burns made a bold statement about one of his most well known teammates.

New York Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 30

New York Giants Emerge in Jarring Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors

The New York Giants under John Harbaugh have spent this season methodically reshaping their identity, clearing space for players who fit a more disciplined, physical standard while keeping one eye on the NFC East race.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Giants’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The New York Giants have picked in the top 10 of the NFL Draft in nine of the last 12 years. With a 4-2-1 record in 2026 thus far, they are now sitting at the No.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Giants Looking To Buy At Deadline; RB, DT Help On Radar

Trade deadlines usually feature the Giants receiving calls on dealing away talent, but the team is atop the NFC East seven weeks into the season. With everyone else in the division under .500, New York has an opportunity despite losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart and pass rusher Brian Burns for the season.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Giants Midseason Defensive Awards: Abdul Carter, Arvell Reese Lead the Way

The New York Giants defense has vastly improved in John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach. So even though only one Giants defender (more on him below) is in the mix for an individual award, we are going to give out some defensive awards to Giants players as the team hits the midseason mark.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Giants’ biggest problem to fix during 2026 bye week

The New York Giants have shown enough flashes of promise to make their 2026 campaign genuinely intriguing. However, they must still address one glaring weakness.

Malik Nabers News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Malik Nabers Leads Giants’ Midseason Offensive Award Winners

The New York Giants are 4-2-1 and leading the NFC East through seven weeks, even though they don’t have any offensive players in the mix for individual awards.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Giants’ Top 5 Moments From the First Half of the 2026 Season

The first seven weeks of the 2026 season have brought joy and enthusiasm back to the New York Giants. There are 10 games ahead, but for now, let’s look back at the top five moments from the first half of the Giants season.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 30

3 Trade Targets for John Harbaugh’s Giants Before the 2026 Deadline

The New York Giants haven’t been buyers at the trade deadline in a very long time. Four years ago, when they last made the playoffs, the Giants’ lone deadline deal was trading wide receiver Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs.

New York Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 30

'Will You Shut Up?': Legendary Giants QB Recalls Snapping at Bill Parcells in Heated Confrontation

Phil Simms and Bill Parcells formed one of the most successful quarterback-coach pairings in the New York Giants‘ history, but it was not always happy days for the duo.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 30

Two More Defensive Tackles the Giants Can Pivot to After Simmons and Buckner Trades

The New York Giants couldn’t have asked for a better time for their Week 8 bye, just two Sundays before the NFL’s annual trade deadline, when plenty of players are expected to change jerseys as priorities shift in the second half of the 2026 season.

Cam Skattebo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Kelce brothers rip NFL over Cam Skattebo penalty

Jason and Travis Kelce unloaded on the NFL’s unnecessary roughness call against New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo during the latest episode of their New Heights podcast.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 29

5 Wins That Would Give the Giants Their First NFC East Title Since 2011

The New York Giants are in a position to win the NFC East for the first time since 2011. The Giants probably need five wins in their final 10 games, since that would put them at 9-7-1.

New York Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Eli Manning Makes Feelings Crystal Clear About Giants’ J.J. McCarthy

Eli Manning said New York Giants fans have a right to be excited about J.J. McCarthy during an appearance on The Colin Cowherd Podcast released Wednesday.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 28

Why Giants coaches, Skattebo are good with each other after demotion

Why Giants coaches, Cam Skattebo are good with each other after Week 6 demotion

Skattebo committed four fumbles, one of which he lost, over the season's first five weeks.

Giants' John Harbaugh defends Cam Skattebo after controversial helmet-lowering penalty

John Harbaugh credits Cam Skattebo, Giants players who didn't 'sulk' after demotions

Patrick Ricard expands on how John Harbaugh has changed the Giants' culture

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 28

Giants' Winston had the perfect reaction to being benched

Giants' Jameis Winston had the perfect reaction to being benched for J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy went 20-of-28 passing for 252 yards with no turnovers to help the Giants earn a 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans on Oct. 25.

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

J.J. McCarthy helps Giants climb up the NFL's official power rankings

How an old grudge motivated J.J. McCarthy as he guided Giants to win over Texans

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 28

Patrick Ricard expands on how John Harbaugh has changed the Giants' culture

Ricard discussed how Harbaugh has given the 4-2-1 Giants some needed confidence this fall.

John Harbaugh credits Cam Skattebo, Giants players who didn't 'sulk' after demotions

Giants' John Harbaugh defends Cam Skattebo after controversial helmet-lowering penalty

Giants' Joe Schoen discusses acquiring J.J. McCarthy, trade deadline plan, future of Jaxson Dart

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Joe Schoen drops telling update on Jaxson Dart’s potential to return

The New York Giants are navigating the rest of the 2026 NFL season without quarterback Jaxson Dart, but he remains optimistic about potentially playing again before the current campaign ends.