# Giants' quarterback decision

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With Jaxson Dart out, the Giants face Houston on October 20, 2026 and must pick between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. John Harbaugh's comments on the decision are played, and the discussion turns on McCarthy's mobility against a nasty pass rush and on Cam Skattebo's doghouse status over fumbles.

Page: https://boilpoints.com/point/giants_quarterback_decision_1694862254

## Segments

- [The Herd with Colin Cowherd](https://boilpoints.com/u/theherdwithcolincowherd), 2026-10-20, 27:40 to 29:13: **Weighs Winston against McCarthy for Houston**. Opens a new Giants thread: with Jaxson Dart out, the segment weighs Jameis Winston against J.J. McCarthy for a Houston pass rush, plays John Harbaugh on the pending decision, and flags Cam Skattebo's fumble-driven doghouse status. New angle: With Jaxson Dart out, the Giants are choosing between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy against Houston.
- [First Take](https://boilpoints.com/u/firsttake), 2026-10-21, 15:12 to 22:20: **Debates McCarthy against Winston at quarterback**. Debates the same pre-Houston quarterback choice, splitting over whether McCarthy's fourth quarter against the Saints means more than Winston's 3-1-1 record. Stays inside the decision itself, with predictions and no new development.