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JJ McCarthy's Top 3 Football Cards After Giants Win
JJ McCarthy's first Giants win sparks record-breaking card sales.
In brief
JJ McCarthy's first Giants win sparks record-breaking card sales. JJ McCarthy's first win with the New York Giants triggered three high-value football cards selling for over $30,000 each. Originally reported by Collectibles On SI.
JJ McCarthy's First Win
JJ McCarthy won his first game as QB1 for the New York Giants on Oct. 25, 2026, against the Houston Texans.
Giants Trade for McCarthy
The Giants traded a 5th-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings to obtain JJ McCarthy after losing starting QB Jaxson Dart to injury.
Top 3 Cards
The top three most expensive JJ McCarthy cards sold for $30,000, $31,800, and $36,600 in recent sales.
2024 Panini National Treasures
The 2024 Panini National Treasures Stars and Stripes Platinum Shield Auto /1 JJ McCarthy PSA 9/ Auto 10 sold for $36,600 on Sep. 6, 2025.
2024 Panini Prizm Black Shimmer
The 2024 Panini Prizm Black Shimmer /1 JJ McCarthy CGC Authentic sold for $31,800 on February 2, 2025.
2024 Donruss Optic Downtown
The 2024 Donruss Optic Downtown! White Sparkle /1 JJ McCarthy PSA 10 sold for $30,000 on August 17, 2025.
Card Value Drop
Card Ladder values the top card at $2,440, but it may take more wins for McCarthy to reach the owner's purchase price.
Budget Option 1
The 2024 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm JJ McCarthy PSA 10 sold for $175 on October 26, 2026.
Budget Option 2
The 2023 Bowman U Chrome Gold Shimmer /50 JJ McCarthy PSA 10 sold for $119.99 on October 26, 2026.
Why These Cards
These cards represent top rookie comparisons for the NFL, with the Michigan Wolverines card highlighting McCarthy's past success.
The bottom line
JJ McCarthy's first win with the New York Giants triggered three high-value football cards selling for over $30,000 each.
