The Giants got the kind of Monday update that can calm a locker room fast.
After J.J. McCarthy left Sunday’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles with a hip injury, there was real concern about how he’d hold up heading into Week 10. But according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Giants head coach John Harbaugh said McCarthy should be ready for Thursday night’s matchup with the Washington Commanders.
"Giants QB J.J. McCarthy suffered a hip pointer during Sunday’s win in Philadelphia, but the team is confident that he will be ready for Thursday night’s game vs. Washington," Schefter reports.
That’s a welcome break for New York after a physical game in which both McCarthy and Jameis Winston were under pressure often. McCarthy exited after a hard collision with linebacker Zack Baun, with both players heading to the locker room. The injury was later identified as a hip issue, and for a moment, it looked like the Giants might have to sweat out the week.
Instead, the early read is encouraging. McCarthy, who has taken over the QB1 job from Winston after stepping in following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury, is expected to be in line to start against Washington.
The timing still makes this a little dicey. The Giants are on a short week, and Thursday night doesn’t leave much room for recovery. McCarthy did return to the game and help New York finish off the Eagles, but the quick turnaround adds another layer of uncertainty.
Even so, as of Monday, the outlook is positive for the Giants heading into their NFC East matchup with Washington two days after the 2026 NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.
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