Sideline pain: JJ McCarthy left Giants game with injury, putting Jameis Winston in lineup; whole story hints oblique
McCarthy leaves after hit
McCarthy was hurt against the Eagles after taking a hit from linebacker Zack Baun. He made his way carefully to the Giants’ sideline and knelt down. After a pause, McCarthy attempted a warmup pass. He appeared to be in pain as he followed through, and the Giants said he was questionable to return.
Winston takes over at quarterback
Winston entered on New York’s first possession of the third quarter, replacing McCarthy. The report says McCarthy had beaten Winston for the starting role after joining the Giants.
McCarthy had also helped the Giants defeat the Houston Texans in overtime, providing what the report described as a spark. His departure against Philadelphia again raised questions about his durability.
Injury assessment differs
The Giants identified McCarthy’s issue as a hip injury. An OutKick and FOX News Digital medical expert, reviewing footage of the play, suggested it looked like an oblique muscle injury.
The report does not resolve the difference between the team’s description and the expert’s assessment. McCarthy remained questionable to return.
Key points
- The Giants said McCarthy had a hip injury and was questionable to return.
- Winston replaced McCarthy early in the third quarter against Philadelphia.
- McCarthy appeared to be in pain after trying a warmup pass.
- A medical expert suggested the play could involve an oblique muscle injury.