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Hughes: NYG could play McCarthy in 'near future'
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Key Points:
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Jameis Winston will remain the starting quarterback "as long as I can see into the future," likely 2-3 weeks, while J.J. McCarthy adjusts to the team.
- Winston has struggled in his recent appearances, failing to throw a touchdown and posting under 120 yards in two games, making him a low-tier fantasy option for Week 4.
- The Giants are actively exploring quarterback trade options, with McCarthy—a former Michigan player connected to the Harbaugh brothers—being a potential acquisition to eventually challenge Winston.
- Backup QB Jaxson Dart is sidelined with a knee injury expected to take 4-6 weeks to recover, increasing reliance on Winston in the short term despite his poor recent performance.
- While Winston’s recent play has been subpar, the Giants signed him to a two-year extension viewing him as a solid veteran stopgap; if he improves, he could offer viable fantasy value in favorable matchups.
