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John Harbaugh: Starting J.J. McCarthy is the plan going forward
Giants switch QB to J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's Texans game.
In brief
Giants switch QB to J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's Texans game. Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed J.J. McCarthy will start against the Texans after Jameis Winston was benched following two interceptions in a loss to New Orleans. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Giants switch QB
Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed at a Wednesday press conference that the team is making a change at quarterback and starting J.J. McCarthy against the Texans on Sunday.
McCarthy replaces Winston
McCarthy will replace Jameis Winston, who started the last four games and helped the Giants to a 2-1-1 record.
Winston's last game
The one loss came against New Orleans last weekend and Winston was benched after throwing two interceptions.
McCarthy's performance
McCarthy led the Giants to 17 points in the fourth quarter of the 34-27 loss.
Harbaugh's reasoning
Harbaugh said the decision was based on 'what gives us the best chance to play the best offense we can.'
“what gives us the best chance to play the best offense we can”
Harbaugh's plan
Harbaugh noted unforeseen circumstances often crop up but said he does not plan to revisit the decision on a weekly basis.
“Life is day-to-day, minute-to-minute. There’s really no guarantees. I would never say that anything is permanent in football or life. That’s the plan going forward.”
What it means
Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed J.J. McCarthy will start against the Texans after Jameis Winston was benched following two interceptions in a loss to New Orleans.
