Giants bench Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy against Saints
After Jameis Winston threw his second interception, the Giants pulled him for J.J. McCarthy in a home loss to the Saints. Coach John Harbaugh would not yet name a starter for Week 7.
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What happened
The New York Giants replaced quarterback Jameis Winston with J.J. McCarthy during a home game against the Saints after Winston threw his second interception. Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday he was not ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 7. The Giants lost the game at home to the Saints.
Why it matters
The Giants' quarterback and running back situations remain unsettled after the loss.
Coverage
- Giants' QB and RB situations left unsettled after home loss to Saints (espn.com)
- ‘He’s Just So Bad,’ ‘Old-Fashioned Bust’ — NFL Fans React to J.J. McCarthy Throwing Interception After Replacing Jameis Winston (Yahoo Sports)
- Jameis Winston benched: Giants make move to J.J. McCarthy during Saints blowout (cbssports.com)
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