Giants should give J.J. McCarthy time to prove himself

McCarthy is set to start Sunday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Giants once had Eli Manning start 210 straight regular-season games. On Sunday, J.J. McCarthy will become the Giants Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The Giants once had a long stretch of continuity at quarterback. They have turned to a succession of starters since that era ended.

Why it matters: McCarthy's start comes amid that turnover. Giving him time to run the offense would make for a fairer evaluation than judging him quickly.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-10-25T11:08:12.326394+00:00

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