The Saints will need to contend with Winston if they want to improve on their 1-4 record this season.
Why is Jameis Winston Playing QB for Giants vs. Saints?
Winston is the Giants’ starting quarterback because Jaxson Dart is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. Dart’s injury ends his rookie season after a promising start, leaving Winston to step into the role he had if Dart hadn’t been hurt. Winston joined the Giants last year and had been behind Russell Wilson and Dart on the depth chart, but with Wilson moving into broadcasting, Winston currently holds the starting job.
Why Isn’t J.J. McCarthy Playing?
The Giants did add quarterback J.J. McCarthy from a previous trade this season, but he isn’t starting. The team appears to want more quarterback depth behind Winston and could deploy McCarthy later in the season, particularly if the team falls out of playoff contention. To date, McCarthy’s usage has been limited to gadget plays.
Jameis Winston’s NFL Career
Winston’s NFL journey began with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he spent five seasons before moving to the Saints. During four years with New Orleans, he started 10 games, posting a 6-4 record as a starter and accumulating 20 touchdowns to 11 interceptions. He then played for the Cleveland Browns in 2024, finishing 2-5 in seven starts with 13 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. Winston joined the Giants for 2025, creating an intriguing quarterback room alongside Wilson and Dart. This season, he’s back in the spotlight, delivering entertaining moments and some high-fidelity passes as he airmails throws across the field.
