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What the Giants Must Fix Before Returning from Bye Week

The New York Giants are enjoying a much-needed bye this week, sitting atop the NFC East, a position they’ll keep regardless of what happens in the division this coming weekend.

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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

Cam Skattebo News / Legends On Deck / October 28

Unnecessary Roughness? Cam Skattebo Was Running the Football, Not Starting a Bar Fight

Apparently, NFL running backs now need to approach defenders like they’re carrying a wedding cake. Keep everything upright, avoid sudden movements, and whatever you do, don’t make the collision look too much like football.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' 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

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Giants’ Due Diligence on J.J. McCarthy in 2024 Paved the Way for Trade in 2026

The New York Giants did their due diligence in getting to know J.J. McCarthy before he was drafted, which set up their acquisition of the now-starting quarterback.

Malik Nabers News / TWSN / October 28

Malik Nabers’ Historic Four-Game Stretch Sends a Message to the NFL

The recent stretch of performances from Malik Nabers is providing exactly the kind of results to prove to the New York Giants that he is the centerpiece player they need to be building around for the future.

Michael Strahan News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Support Pours In for Michael Strahan After Personal News

Michael Strahan became one of the best pass rushers the NFL has ever seen during his 15 seasons with the New York Giants, not only winning Defensive Player of the Year but helping his team win Super Bowl XLII as well.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Joe Schoen ‘Proud’ of Deonte Banks as Giants Weigh Paying Breakout CB

No New York Giants player better personifies the team’s growth under first-year head coach John Harbaugh than Deonte Banks. But Banks’ suddenly stellar play gives the Giants a big decision about whether to pay the budding lockdown cornerback before he hits free agency in March.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 28

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

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy did not rock his signature eye black as he helped the New York Giants earn a 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans.

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

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

Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game

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

The '2-passing-TD NFL debuts' quiz

New York Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'My Desire Is to Be a Super Bowl LXI-Winning QB': Jameis Winston Makes Feeling Clear on Giants Demotion as J.J. McCarthy Takes Over as Starter

Truth be told, nobody expected Jameis Winston to start for the New York Giants this year. That’s not to take away from the veteran QB’s caliber, but everyone was seated just for the vibes he brought to the team.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Joe Schoen News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Giants’ Joe Schoen sends blunt message on NY’s chances to make NFL playoffs

The New York Giants are sitting atop the NFC East heading into their bye week, but general manager Joe Schoen is not ready to make any bold proclamations about the team’s playoff chances.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 27

Banged Up but Winning: Giants Hold the NFC East Lead at the Bye

Franchise quarterback. Elite pass rusher. Anchor middle linebacker. Let's start with how season-ending injuries in critical spots have created numerous obstacles for the New York Giants , who enter their bye week atop the NFC East.

John Harbaugh News / Athlon Sports / October 27

In 2013, John Harbaugh paid $3 million for a 1905 Maryland stone mansion; after leaving the Ravens for the Giants, he has sold the 9-acre estate for $6 million

John Harbaugh has sold his historic Maryland mansion for $6 million, closing another chapter in his 18-year association with the Baltimore area after taking over as head coach of the New York Giants.

New York Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'He’s Now Unemployed': Mike Tomlin Takes a Shot at Former Steelers Player After John Harbaugh Cuts Him

Cam Skattebo’s costly fumble against the Washington Commanders cost the New York Giants a chance to win in Week 5. And in response, Skattebo was benched for the next week’s game.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

1 trade Giants must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The New York Giants have reached their Week 8 bye in a better position than most expected, sitting atop the NFC East with a record of 4-2-1 after Sunday’s 27-21 overtime victory against the Houston Texans.

Tyrone Tracy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Giants Made Four Roster Moves Tuesday

The New York Giants placed RB Tyrone Tracy on injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Giants also signed RB Gregory Desrosiers from the Chargers’ practice squad.

New York Giants News / The Lead / October 27

Three Surprises That Have Kept the Giants Atop the NFC East

The New York Giants have blown away all expectations and are now heading into their bye week. After the season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart, followed by even more year-long injuries to Brian Burns and Tremaine Edmunds, all hope felt lost.