{
  "id": 16051714,
  "title": "ESPN analysts believe J.J. McCarthy could lead Giants to playoffs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/espn-analysts-believe-j-j-mccarthy-could-lead-giants-to-playoffs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-analysts-believe-j-j-133806963.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following the season-ending injury to starter Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants have turned to their third starter of the year, J.J. McCarthy. After trading for the 10th overall pick in the draft, the Giants have officially made him the starter and benched Jameis Winston. ESPN analysts Andrew Hawkins and Adam Schefter discussed the implications of this move for the Giants and the rest of the NFC East. Both believed that if McCarthy performs like he did in the fourth quarter, the Giants would be the favorites in the division and could secure a playoff spot. Schefter cited McCarthy's draft position as an indicator of his potential, stating that if Jaxson Dart were healthy, the Giants would be the division favorites. In this light, if McCarthy can harness his abilities, the Giants have a real shot at contending for the division title and setting up their franchise for success.",
  "summary": "After a season-ending injury to starter Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants have been forced into taking a fluid approach to their starting quarterback situation and are now turning to their third starter of the year. Just over three weeks after trading for J.J. McCarthy, New York is officially moving him to starter and benching…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}