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Backup Jameis Winston was benched in favor of recent acquisition J.J. McCarthy in the second half of their loss to the Saints. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed McCarthy as the starter for Week 7.

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McCarthy confirmed as Giants starter for Week 7 after mid-game insertion.

J.J. McCarthy was inserted as a recent acquisition in the second half of the Giants' loss to the Saints, replacing benched Jameis Winston; head coach John Harbaugh confirmed McCarthy as the starter for Week 7.