Giants’ J.J. McCarthy Hype Draws Blunt Take After Vikings Trade

The Minnesota Vikings decided to cut ties with J.J. McCarthy midway through the season, trading their former first-round pick to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Nonetheless, McCarthy has responded well to the change of scenery. McCarthy has taken over the starting QB job from Jameis Winston, as he has a passer rating of 95.2 with 495 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in his last two games with the Giants, per StatMuse .