Giants have a QB controversy: J.J. McCarthy makes case to replace Jameis Winston

The Giants must decide whether to ride McCarthy’s momentum immediately or give him the Week 8 bye to prepare for a potential change

McCarthy provided an undeniable spark after replacing Jameis Winston, but a road matchup with Houston The New York Giants have a quarterback question to address. Jameis Winston is 2-1-1 in his four starts under center in place of the injured Jaxson Dart, but the team also traded for J.J. McCarthy last month, who received his first extensive action as a Giant during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. After Winston threw his second interception of the game and set up the Saints with an opportunity to extend their lead to 24 points, John Harbaugh made the decision to replace him with McCarthy. The former No.

10 overall pick of the Minnesota Vikings came in and led three straight scoring drives, and had the Giants in position to send the game to overtime. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and may have stolen the starting job from Winston. The Giants sit atop the NFC East with a 3-2-1 record. With the Dallas Cowboys' tragic defense and Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely with a blood clot, New York has an inside track to a playoff berth. This is not just a lost season because Dart went down in Week 2. So, should Harbaugh start McCarthy in Week 7 when the Giants travel to