{
  "id": 15625594,
  "title": "Giants WR Malik Nabers Delivers Positive Response to JJ McCarthy's Debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/giants-wr-malik-nabers-delivers-positive-response-to-jj-mccarthys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:34:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/giants-wr-malik-nabers-delivers-positive-response-to-jj-mccarthys-debut-12589689"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, New York Giants rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy made his debut late in the fourth quarter of their Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. McCarthy replaced starting quarterback Jameis Winston, who had thrown his second interception of the game. Despite McCarthy's debut, the Giants managed to complete several scoring drives, giving them a chance for a comeback. McCarthy finished his one-quarter performance by completing 11 of his 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 26 yards. Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers praised McCarthy's effort, stating that he did a great job delivering the football and earning the team's credit. Nabers contributed to the team's effort by catching 12 passes for 165 yards in the game. Currently, Giants head coach John Harbaugh has not announced who will start at quarterback in their upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Houston Texans.",
  "summary": "JJ McCarthy entered the game for his first extended period of quarterback reps late in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints.",
  "key_points": [
    "JJ McCarthy made debut as Giants QB in Week 6 loss to Saints.",
    "Malik Nabers praised McCarthy's effort, caught 12 passes for 165 yards.",
    "Giants coach John Harbaugh hasn't announced Week 7 QB starter."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}