{
  "id": 15616335,
  "title": "‘He never got a fair shake’: Dave Portnoy points to Sunday as proof that Vikings mishandled J.J. McCarthy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/he-never-got-a-fair-shake-dave-portnoy-points-to-sunday-as-proof-that",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/never-got-fair-shake-dave-151530507.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a stunning performance on Sunday, New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy proved that the Minnesota Vikings had never given him a fair chance. McCarthy, acquired by the Giants earlier in the season, showed his true potential in relief of veteran Jameis Winston against the New Orleans Saints. Throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter, McCarthy demonstrated his ability to both pass and run the ball. The Giants fell short of a comeback victory, but McCarthy's impressive outing has left many, including former NFL coach Jon Gruden and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, convinced that the Vikings mishandled the promising young talent. Portnoy expressed his disappointment that McCarthy didn't receive the opportunity he deserved in Minnesota, stating that the change of scenery has allowed him to ignite with the Giants. Gruden echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of giving McCarthy more opportunities to prove himself. With New York's next game against the Houston Texans looming, it seems likely that the Giants will start McCarthy in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on his explosive performance in his first action with the team.",
  "summary": "The New York Giants traded with the Minnesota Vikings to acquire third-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, a former first-round pick who never quite lived up to expectations in Minnesota. On Sunday, McCarthy got his first action with the Giants on Sunday in relief of veteran Jameis Winston against the New Orleans Saints, who has struggled to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Vikings took unnecessary risk by trading J.J. McCarthy, and Kevin O'Connell has the most to lose",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/vikings-took-unnecessary-risk-by-trading-j-j-mccarthy-and-kevin",
        "published": "2026-10-19T18:19:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}