# J.J. McCarthy ready for Giants start

> McCarthy says experience helps him prepare for NFL start after Vikings move.
- Title: J.J. McCarthy ready for Giants start · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: McCarthy says experience helps him prepare for NFL start after Vikings move. J.J. McCarthy feels more ready to start for Giants after Vikings experience.
- Keywords: j.j. mccarthy, giants, seattle seahawks, nfl, viking, quarterback, sports, McCarthy, ready, start, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/j-j-mccarthy-on-feeling-more-ready-to-start-experience-does-wonders
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:38:23.373+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: j.j. mccarthy, giants, seattle seahawks, nfl, viking, quarterback, sports
## McCarthy drafted 10th overall
J.J. McCarthy was drafted 10th overall in 2024 to be the Vikings quarterback.
## McCarthy's first Giants start
McCarthy will make his first start for the Giants in Sunday's game against the Texans.
## McCarthy feels more prepared
McCarthy said he feels more prepared for the job than he was when he took over as the Vikings' starter.
## Experience helps in NFL
McCarthy gained knowledge about the nature of NFL football in 10 starts between injuries for the Vikings.
## McCarthy's quote on experience
McCarthy said, 'Experience does wonders. Being able to be in that same situation where you might have made a mistake the last time, this time you’re just going to react better and make a more…

> Experience does wonders
## Jaxson Dart remains primary
Jaxson Dart is still the long-term plan at quarterback for the Giants, but McCarthy has a market if he shows skills from being a top pick two years ago.
## Key takeaway

J.J. McCarthy feels more ready to start for Giants after Vikings experience.