JJ McCarthy steps up as Giants potential starting quarterback while running back Cam Skattebo sits on bench

So, yes, coach John Harbaugh had just about had it with some of his guys, both early and late on Sunday.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Giants' coach benched Skattebo, even though he said he didn't.Skattebo got in the game but didn't carry the football, perhaps because he's fumbled four times and lost one this season.J.J.

McCarthy No.18 of the New York Giants warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct.

4, 2026.(Al Bello/Getty Images)JOHN HARBAUGH REACTS TO CAM SKATTEBO'S SCARY BACKFLIP SLIP AHEAD OF GIANTS TRAINING CAMP NEXT WEEKHarbaugh also benched Winston in the fourth quarter after he'd thrown two interceptions and was mostly ineffective.And now we've got issues to sort out because the Giants may be looking at a new starting quarterback, while Skattebo has to work his way back into his coach's good graces by playing better."How they play is kind of the main thing," Harbaugh said.May 9, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) speaks to members of the press after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

(John Jones-Imagn Images)What did Harbaugh get for his lineup changes?The Giants run game was 84 yards of forgettable New Jersey mileage.But the team got McCarthy to strongly state his case for being the starting quarterback going forward.

So ...Welcome to Harbaugh's doghouse, Cam Skattebo.Welcome to a possible leading role in the shadow of Broadway, J.J.McCarthy.McCarthy played well in throwing for 243 yards in the final 11 minutes of the game and helping to erase a 34-10 deficit in a tough 34-27 loss.VIKINGS QUARTERBACK BATTLE MEETS EXPECTED END AS KYLER MURRAY BEATS OUT JJ MCCARTHY FOR STARTING JOB"I thought he came in there and did a heck of a job given the ...