Fantasy Focus Football on Jameis Winston

PodcastTime to Bench These Players? + Week 4 Waiver Wire Must-Adds | Fantasy FocusSeptember 29, 2026

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Jameis Winston still going to be the starting quarterback of the New York football Giants. Now. For now.

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STACKED’s take

NeutralRole

Winston remains the Giants' starter for now.

Jameis Winston remains the starting quarterback for the New York Giants for now, though the team's acquisition of J.J. McCarthy suggests a potential change in the future.

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Jameis WinstonPositiveRole

Winston's Ravens tenure gave Likely 30% target share; McCarthy reduced it to 16%.

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Jameis WinstonNegativeRole

Winston was inept in Week 2 replacement role; later benched for McCarthy.

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Jameis WinstonNeutralRole

Winston relegated to backup role; used as QB-sneak specialist with 4 rushes, 1 TD in Week 7.

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Jameis WinstonNegativeRole

Winston benched mid-game; McCarthy takes over as Giants starter.

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Jameis WinstonNeutralRole

Winston is the Giants' backup QB on a $13M extension with health contingency.

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Jameis WinstonNegativeRole

Winston benched; McCarthy takes over as Giants starting QB.

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