# NFL Week 3: Giants trade J.J. McCarthy, Eagles-Bears preview

> Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings; Eagles favored in Monday night clash.
- Title: NFL Week 3: Giants trade J.J. McCarthy, Eagles-Bears preview
- Summary: Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings; Eagles favored in Monday night clash. Giants trade J.J. McCarthy to Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick; Eagles…
- Keywords: j.j. mccarthy, giants, vikings, eagles, bears, nfl, week 3, trade, monday night game, jameis winston, sports, Week
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-3-winners-and-losers-plus-j-j-mccarthy-dealt-to-giants-and-eagles-bears-picks-for-monday-night
- Published: 2026-09-28T16:53:56+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: j.j. mccarthy, giants, vikings, eagles, bears, nfl, week 3, trade, monday night game, jameis winston, sports
## Week 3 highlights
Week 3 featured seven upsets including the Commanders defeating the undefeated Seahawks 33-31.
## Ravens win in rio
Ravens beat Cowboys 34-31 in rio de janeiro with Lamar Jackson scoring late to secure a b+ grade.
## Steelers beat Bengals
Steelers defeated Bengals 30-27 with Jaylen Warren averaging 7.5 yards per carry and a b grade.
## Drake Maye struggles
Drake Maye threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in a 35-6 loss to Jaguars, bringing his season total to seven turnovers.
## Raiders playoff hopes
Raiders are 3-0 despite coming from a season where they earned the no. 1 overall pick.
## Overreactions
Trevor Lawrence is a dark horse MVP candidate after throwing three touchdown passes and could have ran for another score.
## Deebo Samuel record
Deebo Samuel set an nfl record for most receiving yards without making a catch with 80 yards against the Cardinals.
## Eagles-Bears preview
Eagles favored to beat Bears 23-10 with Jalen Hurts targeting Chicago's weak defense.
## Giants trade J.J. McCarthy
Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick after Jaxson Dart got injured.
## Bears' run game
Bears need D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai to run for at least 120 yards against Eagles' defense.
## Eagles' offensive strength
Eagles have scored at least 22 points in 24 of their last 25 games dating to their 2024 super bowl season.
## Bears' defense weakness
Bears gave up 37 points to Eagles in Week 1 and have struggled against the run game.
## Eagles' defense strength
Eagles defense has allowed less than 120 yards per game in their last two games against the run.
## Bears' backup QB
Bears have Case Keenum starting against Eagles after Caleb Williams injured his hamstring.
## Eagles' betting picks
Eagles favored to win by 13 points with Jalen Hurts targeting Chicago's weak defense.
## Giants' new QB
Giants will start J.J. McCarthy against Arizona after Jameis Winston is injured.
## Key takeaway

Giants trade J.J. McCarthy to Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick; Eagles projected to beat Bears 23-10.