Giants’ Jameis Winston sounds off on uncertain outlook after getting benched for JJ McCarthy

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) throws a pass on warmups during a week 6 NFL football game between New York Giants and New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.Giants’ Jameis Winston sounds off on uncertain outlook after getting benched for JJ McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Coach John Harbaugh’s New York Giants dug themselves a hole against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter, giving up 17 points and falling behind on a day when running back Cam Skattebo was benched. Starting QB Jameis Winston was also benched in favor of JJ McCarthy which drew a direct Harbaugh take after the Giants’ 34-17 loss.When the smoke cleared, the Giants were 3-2-1 on the season and had a fresh quarterback controversy on their hands, which Winston addressed.“That’s him, that’s a decision that he’ll have to make. What I would love is to just put myself in a better position to execute, and that just starts with me, things I can control,” Winston said when asked about his potential to be the starter again in Week 7.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)The Giants will play a road game at the Houston Texans on October 25, giving Harbaugh’s team a chance at redemption. Skattebo has had fumble issues, but fans chanted his name during the Saints loss, hoping for a return. McCarthy also endeared himself to fans with a 243 yards in just over 11 minutes performance that recalled his glory days at the University of Michigan, which made him a first-round pick.Winston had two interceptions and 152 yards on 26 passing attempts and was sacked four times against an average team at best. The Giants now have a tough decision on their hands between the veteran Winston and the third-year pro McCarthy, who missed his 2024 rookie season due to injury. Both have become fan favorites during their time in New York. It is a badge of honor Winston doesn’t take lightly, as evidenced by his take after the game.Related: Giants’ John Harbaugh talks around Cam Skattebo’s benching, then fires back at media about itRelated: Giants fans left chanting for Cam Skattebo after John Harbaugh totally benches him for fumbles in ugly Saints game