Jameis Winston addresses competition after J.J. McCarthy joins Giants

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Jameis Winston addresses competition after J.J. McCarthy joins Giants
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Jameis Winston, the starting quarterback for the New York Giants, expressed confidence in his role ahead of their Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals. He stepped in as starter following Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury and secured a victory over the Tennessee Titans. Winston acknowledged the pressure from the recent acquisition of quarterback J.J. McCarthy but remains focused on improving his performance. Despite struggling with a 51.1% completion rate this season and limited success in recent outings, Winston stated that he aims to demonstrate his value as a starter.

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  • •Winston leads into Week 4 after a 12-7 win vs. Titans.
  • •J.J. McCarthy was traded to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
  • •Winston completed 51.1% of passes this season.
  • •Coaches express confidence in Winston's ability to succeed.
  • •Giants face the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium.
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  • 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not a backup’- Jameis Winston sends message as J.J. McCarthy arrival increases QB pressure
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Jameis Winston has made it clear he no longer sees himself as a backup after taking over as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, despite the recent arrival of J. J.

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