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Giants’ Matt Nagy ensures JJ McCarthy’s Jaxson Dart-esque skillset will unlock playbook

The New York Giants are hoping to take charge of the NFC East this season. The Giants have moved into first place in the division with a 3-2-1 record as their opponents within the division are all struggling at this point.

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Giants Teammates Already Raving About J.J. McCarthy Ahead of First Start

J.J. McCarthy has been the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for less than a week, but his teammates are already raving about him. Giants tight end Isaiah Likely and wide receiver Malik Nabers praised McCarthy’s attitude and skill set ahead of his first start for the Giants, against the Houston Texans on Sunday.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Giants HC John Harbaugh’s J.J. McCarthy plan says it all about Jameis Winston’s shortcomings

John Harbaugh ultimately made his firm call on naming J.J. McCarthy as the New York Giants starting quarterback over Jameis Winston for the 2026 season.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

New York Giants News / TWSN / October 22

The New York Giants Must Fix This One Problem...

The New York Giants have a serious problem in their backfield, and the past week has only made the situation more complicated. Cam Skattebo opened the season looking like the team’s primary running back, but a string of costly fumbles led to a dramatic reduction in his playing time against the New Orleans Saints.

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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.

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / October 22

Giants OC: J.J. McCarthy's skill set opens up more of playbook

Having J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback allows the New York Giants to run nearly the entire offense they installed during the preseason, when Jaxson Dart was the starter, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said Thursday.

Cam Skattebo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Cam Skattebo may have lost his role with Giants

Once seen as a big part of the future of the New York Giants, Cam Skattebo’s future is looking somewhat uncertain. The Giants are likely to attempt to trade for a running back before the Nov.

Evan Neal News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Eagles Signing G Evan Neal

Per Zach Berman, the Eagles are signing G Evan Neal, as he was spotted on the practice field on Thursday. The move hasn’t been officially announced yet, but Neal was in Philadelphia for a tryout on Wednesday and then at practice today, according to Berman.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Giants Expected To Explore Trade Market For Running Back

Per Connor Hughes, the Giants will likely try to add to their running back room before the upcoming trade deadline. Hughes admits he has his doubts that a move will come to fruition, however, and isn’t sure trading a day two pick or more for someone like Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is worth it.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2-passing-TD NFL debuts' quiz

How many of the 58 NFL quarterbacks since the AFL/NFL merger (since 1970) to throw at least two touchdowns in their NFL debut can you name in seven minutes?

Cam Skattebo News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Giants’ Cam Skattebo Handed Good News After Being Benched

New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy offered encouraging words about running back Cam Skattebo on Wednesday, signaling a possible rebound in the second-year back’s role ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 game against the Houston Texans.

Dennard Wilson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Giants’ DC Dennard Wilson puts ‘traitors’ on blast for disgusting display of lollygagging

The New York Giants didn’t have their best performance for about three quarters against the New Orleans Saints last week, and then J.J. McCarthy happened.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: 49ers go down, Malik Nabers goes off

After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Harbaugh may want to replace Skattebo before trade deadline

Giants' John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

Before the Giants released veteran Najee Harris this week, Harbaugh made it clear that he wanted a back to "do something" to receive the bulk of the team's carries during games.

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starter

Colts' Jonathan Taylor addresses trade rumors after firing of Chris Ballard

Browns' Jerry Jeudy mum on trade desire amid modest start to season

Cowboys may make one more major trade after Stephen Jones tease

Packers star faces uncertain future after Matt LaFleur's troubling update

Josh Jacobs vows to 'learn from this mistake' amid NFL investigation

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22

What J.J. McCarthy needs to do to challenge Jaxson Dart for the Giants' QB1 job in 2027

What does McCarthy need to do to create a quarterback controversy in New York?

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Winston knows why he was benched for McCarthy

Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy

Giants HC John Harbaugh benched Winston in favor of McCarthy during what became the Giants' 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 18.

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

Paulson Adebo News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Giants Open CB Paulson Adebo’s 21-Day Practice Window

Giants cornerback Paulson Adebo has missed five straight games with a knee injury, but he may be nearing a return from IR. The Giants opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.