By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 20:59 BST, 18 October 2026 | Updated: 20:59 BST, 18 October 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - J.J. McCarthy took over as the New York Giants´ quarterback after Jameis Winston threw his second interception of the game early in the fourth quarter [against New Orleans](https://apnews.com/article/saints-giants-preview-james-winston-1fc2eec596f502cc6e2f4f6531e668af) on Sunday.
McCarthy entered the game with the Giants down 34-10 after Winston was picked off by Julian Blackmon. Winston earlier was intercepted by Martin Emerson, who was playing in place of starter Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Winston was 14 of 26 for 152 yards, a touchdown pass to Tyrone Tracy and the two picks. McCarthy then also threw an interception on his fourth passing attempt.
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New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (18) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New Orleans Saints linebacker Cameron Jordan (94) looks to defend New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)