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Can J.J. McCarthy become the NFL’s next reclamation QB — and lead the Giants to the playoffs?

Published by SB Nation on November 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET

Minnesota gave up on its 2024 No. 10 pick for a fifth-rounder. Since coming off the bench in Week 6, McCarthy has thrown for 495 yards in five quarters and led the NFC East-leading Giants to an overtime win at Houston. Even Vic Fangio is calling him a steal.

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