Giants’ Jameis Winston Delivers Honest Reaction to Losing Starting QB Job

He may no longer be the starter of the New York Giants (for now), but Jameis Winston can’t stop being the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to great lines. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday about getting benched for New York newcomer JJ McCarthy , the former Florida State Seminoles star quarterback put things into perspective. “I believe that last game, it wasn’t what it was capable of being,” Winston said, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN .  “I think every single week as a football team, you’re defined off of the last time you stepped foot on the field. So, I believe that based off last game, my job is to lead the New York Football Giants to a win, and that didn’t happen. So that being said, I understand where I’m at now.” McCarthy Takes Over QB1 Role After Impressive Showing in Week 6 The door for a starting role swung open for McCarthy after Winston’s struggles in Week 6’s 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints at home. He was benched in that contest for McCarthy, who then nearly led the Giants to a come-from-behind victory. In that game, Winston passed for 243 yards and a touchdown with two picks on 11/21 pass completions, while getting sacked four times for a loss of 10 yards.  McCarthy, on the other hand, went 11/21 for 243 passing yards and a touchdown with an interception. The former Michigan Wolverines quarterback led multiple scoring drives, as New York almost pulled off a stunning win after being down by as many as 24 points. Now, the Giants are about to find out what McCarthy can do as a starter when he gets the ball on Sunday against the Houston Texans on the road. Related content AFC Team Replaces Titans at Bottom of NFL.com’s 2026 Power Rankings Ahead of Week 7 Panthers’ Bryce Gets MVP Love From NFL.com Ahead of Week 7 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Indicates Trade Stance After Concerning Development Packers Make Noticeable Change Amid Looming Josh Jacobs Return The post Giants’ Jameis Winston Delivers Honest Reaction to Losing Starting QB Job appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .