“Jameis Winston Is Tim Tebow 2.0”: Giants QB Gets Wild Comparison After Rollercoaster Start

Positivity and faith are things Jameis Winston thrives on, whether he’s being benched, suiting up for his team, having a bad game, or leading his team to a comeback win. That’s how his 2026 season with the New York Giants has felt since he took over as the team’s starting quarterback after second-year signal-caller Jaxson Dart went down with a season-ending injury. And after trailing before eventually leading the Giants to tie the game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, sports columnist Jason Whitlock praised Winston and compared him with former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.