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ArticleState of the Giants entering bye week: How this team became a true contenderOctober 31, 2026

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If he indeed plays to his physical talent and draft pedigree — No. 10 overall in 2024 — and indeed has matured since his failures with the Vikings, he has far more upside than what Winston was able to provide.

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McCarthy's upside as a No. 10 pick exceeds Winston's production if he matures.

McCarthy injected optimism in his first start for the Giants; if he plays to his physical talent and draft pedigree (No. 10 overall in 2024) and has matured since his failures with the Vikings, he has far more upside than what Jameis Winston was able to provide.