Coverage dated October 4, 2026 to October 6, 2026

Jameis Winston Leads Giants to Best Start Since 2022 Despite QB Uncertainty

Headline from Newsweek

The backup quarterback led the Giants to their third win of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

NJ.com / Star-Ledger
J.J. McCarthy will have to wait: Giants lean on Jameis Winston, defense to beat Cardinals (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Oct 4, 2026
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
The Giants hosted the Cardinals on Sunday.
Newsweek
Jameis Winston Leads Giants to Best Start Since 2022 Despite QB Uncertainty (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 4, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The backup quarterback led the Giants to their third win of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Giants’ ‘leader at heart’ Jameis Winston keeps J.J. McCarthy on sideline — for now (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Oct 4, 2026
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
J.J. McCarthy will stay on the sideline for now.
AL.com
Jameis Winston embraces opportunity in starting quarterback role with the Giants (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 4, 2026
AL.com's feed description
The Jameis Winston experience continues to provide as the Giants are now 3-1 on the season.
amNewYork
Giants want JJ McCarthy backing up Jameis Winston for Week 5 clash vs. Commanders (opens amNewYork)
Published Oct 6, 2026
amNewYork's feed description
Given the new language and playbook that he had to learn just six days after being acquired from the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback JJ McCarthy never really had a shot to properly serve as Jameis Winston’s backup for the entirety of the New York Giants’ Week 4 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.