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Giants QB Decision: Winston vs. McCarthy
Giants coach John Harbaugh must choose between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's start against the Texans.
In brief
Giants coach John Harbaugh must choose between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's start against the Texans. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh will decide which quarterback starts against the Houston Texans this week. Originally reported by New York Giants On SI.
The QB Decision
Head coach John Harbaugh must choose between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's start against the Texans.
Running Backs in Flux
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the likely candidate to deliver explosive runs after Cam Skattebo and Najee Harris were cut.
Run Defense Struggles
Giants' run defense allows 5.5 yards per carry with a 72.4% opponent success rate over the last two weeks.
Tackling Injuries
Andrew Thomas (groin) and Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) are both injured, creating pass rush vulnerabilities.
Running Back Rotation
The Giants have narrowed their running back rotation to Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary after cutting Najee Harris.
Special Teams Issues
Giants' special teams have been sloppy, fielding only ten men on plays multiple times.
Run Defense Breakdown
Giants allow 2.46 rushing yards before contact and 3.09 after contact in recent games.
QB Decision Timeline
Harbaugh could make the quarterback decision by Wednesday after practice ends.
Run Defense Impact
The run defense struggles especially when facing the Houston pass rush with Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
Running Backs
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the most explosive option after Cam Skattebo and Najee Harris were cut.
Injury Concerns
Andrew Thomas (groin) and Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) injuries threaten the Giants' pass rush.
Run Defense Stats
Giants' run defense allows 5.0 yards per carry this season with a 63.7% opponent success rate.
QB Decision Impact
The quarterback decision affects the Giants' run defense and pass rush vulnerabilities.
Run Defense Trend
Giants' run defense has worsened over the last two weeks with 5.5 yards per carry and 72.4% success rate.
The bottom line
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh will decide which quarterback starts against the Houston Texans this week.
