J.J. McCarthy, Cam Skattebo deliver as Giants stun Texans, seize control of NFC East
With the Cowboys and Eagles both struggling, there appeared to be no takers to compete for the NFC East.
York Giants: What Happened
Yahoo Sports reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving York Giants, NFC East. Maybe, J.J. McCarthy. Here is how the report opens:
With the Cowboys and Eagles both struggling, there appeared to be no takers to compete for the NFC East. Maybe it's the New York Giants after all.

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It is one of many NFL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: J.J. McCarthy, Cam Skattebo deliver as Giants stun Texans, seize control of NFC East
- Who’s involved: York Giants, NFC East. Maybe, J.J. McCarthy and Cam Skattebo
- League: NFL
- First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
Background: National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with York Giants?
With the Cowboys and Eagles both struggling, there appeared to be no takers to compete for the NFC East. Maybe it's the New York Giants after all. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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Yahoo Sports first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
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