Jameis Winston's $13 million extension was never really about starting.

J. J. McCarthy made the most of his first start for the New York Giants, helping them beat Houston 27-21 in overtime after John Harbaugh named him the team’s new starting quarterback over veteran Jameis Winston.

Truth be told, nobody expected Jameis Winston to start for the New York Giants this year. That’s not to take away from the veteran QB’s caliber, but everyone was seated just for the vibes he brought to the team.

Jameis Winston continues to find ways to be productive in the New York Giants offense , even scoring a touchdown during their matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. Winston took over as the starting quarterback in Week 2 following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury. He started for the next couple of weeks before struggling in […] The post Giants’ Jameis Winston vultures TD as J.J. McCarthy renaissance continues vs. Texans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jameis Winston has acknowledged the New York Giants’ decision to bench him in favor of J.J. McCarthy, accepting responsibility for the team’s recent struggles while emphasizing his commitment to leadership. The veteran quarterback’s response reflects a professional approach to a difficult situation as New York prepares to move forward with a change under center. Winston […] The post Jameis Winston Breaks Silence on Giants Benching Him for J.J. McCarthy appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

How does Jameis feel?

John Harbaugh ultimately made his firm call on naming J.J. McCarthy as the New York Giants starting quarterback over Jameis Winston for the 2026 season. Winston struggled to create scores against New Orleans’ defense on Oct. 18, completing 14 out of 26 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown and two interceptions. They trailed 27-10 throughout the […] The post Giants HC John Harbaugh’s J.J. McCarthy plan says it all about Jameis Winston’s shortcomings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Four games into his run as the starter, Winston is out, but he says he's not bitter and that he plans to help McCarthy succeed.

"Good Morning Football" shares their thoughts after hearing that the New York Giants are going to start quarterback J.J. McCarthy during their Week 7 matchup against the Houston Texans.