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Let’s have a much-too-early Jaxson Dart vs. J.J. McCarthy discussion

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Let’s have a much-too-early Jaxson Dart vs. J.J. McCarthy discussion

Thu, October 29, 2026 at 11:04 AM UTC·

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The New York Giants appear to have found something in young quarterback J.J. McCarthy. After throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown in one quarter of action in his franchise debut, McCarthy impressed once again in his first start for the team, leading New York to a 27-21 win over the Houston Texans on the…

Giants GM Joe Schoen Sends Murky Message on Possible QB Competition

On Sunday, New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy made his first start of the season and led the team to a 27-21 overtime victory.McCarthy went 20-for-28 with 252 passing yards in the win. The game marked McCarthy’s second impressive outing with the Giants, as the former first-round pick also had a strong performance in Week […] The post Giants GM Joe Schoen Sends Murky Message on Possible QB Competition appeared first on HEAVY.

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

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Micah Parsons hypes up J.J. McCarthy — and gives definitive take on potential Jaxson Dart QB controversy

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Giants GM Joe Schoen Makes Bold Claim About Jaxson Dart, J.J. McCarthy

The New York Giants GM Joe Schoen praised the team’s quarterback room and expressed satisfaction with J.J. McCarthy’s performance in the 27–21 win over the Houston Texans. With Jaxson Dart out for the season, the Giants will rely on J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston for the remainder of the season. Giants GM impressed by young […] The post Giants GM Joe Schoen Makes Bold Claim About Jaxson Dart, J.J. McCarthy appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

Eli Manning Gets Blunt on J.J. McCarthy’s Giants Form After Vikings Trade

The Minnesota Vikings‘ decision to trade J.J. McCarthy is drawing renewed scrutiny after a strong two-game stretch from the young quarterback. Questions about Minnesota’s decision to trade McCarthy have resurfaced after the New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans in Week 7. McCarthy joined New York in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick and […] The post Eli Manning Gets Blunt on J.J. McCarthy’s Giants Form After Vikings Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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In the aftermath of the Giants’ overtime win Sunday, the interaction “meant the world” to J.J. McCarthy. But general manager Joe Schoen being “fired up” and telling McCarthy “we believe...

"Didn't Get Treated Fairly": J.J. McCarthy's Ex-Teammate Calls Out Vikings for Shipping Off QB to Giants

When J. J. McCarthy made his New York Giants debut, Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy, a Michigan alum, went on to criticize how the Minnesota Vikings handled his time in Minnesota.

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Making Sense of Former Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's Breakout Performance

After a stunning overtime victory against the Texans, New York’s new starter finds redemption. McCarthy’s efficient resurgence sparks debate over whether Minnesota moved on from the quarterback prematurely.

Micah Parsons Gets Blunt on J.J. McCarthy’s Success After Vikings Trade

For the second week in a row, questions are emerging about whether the Minnesota Vikings gave up on J.J. McCarthy too soon following the New York Giants‘ Week 8 victory over the Houston Texans. The former Vikings first-round pick has shown promise in New York since being traded for a Day 3 draft selection.Through three […] The post Micah Parsons Gets Blunt on J.J. McCarthy’s Success After Vikings Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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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. Asked how equipped the Giants are for a playoff push, Schoen kept it simple . “We’re about to find out,” Schoen said on NFL Network. “Again, I like the group. […] The post Giants’ Joe Schoen sends blunt message on NY’s chances to make NFL playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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