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Depth chartWeek 7ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Giants starting J.J. McCarthy at quarterback for Sunday game against Texans.

Starting QB: J.J. McCarthy
Team: New York Giants
Opponent: Houston Texans
Timing: Sunday

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Earlier reports on this story

Depth chartWeek 6
Giants working through starter decision between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy for Texans game.
Decision
between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy
Opponent
Texans
Status
Not ready to name a starter for this week
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Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 19, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT
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