J.J. McCarthy, Cam Skattebo seize second chances as John Harbaugh's surprising Giants keep rolling
McCarthy impressed in his first start for New York, and Skattebo responded emphatically to his Week 6 benching…
J.J. McCarthy: What Happened
CBS Sports reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving J.J. McCarthy, Cam Skattebo, John Harbaugh. Here is how the report opens:
McCarthy impressed in his first start for New York, and Skattebo responded emphatically to his Week 6 benching…
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It is one of many NFL stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. 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 seize second chances as John Harbaugh's surprising Giants keep rolling
- Who’s involved: J.J. McCarthy, Cam Skattebo, John Harbaugh and Giants
- League: NFL
- First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by CBS Sports
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: CBS Sports and ESPN
- Trending: No. 13 on the ForTheFans trending list right now
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same NFL story, as reported by another outlet:
- Skattebo & Co. answer Harbaugh's call, run wild in Giants' OT winESPN The Giants' running back group was called out this past week by coach John Harbaugh. They all stepped up Sunday in Houston.
- NFL Week 7 winners and losers: Cam Skattebo, J.J. McCarthy lift Giants; Aaron Glenn's seat heats upCBS Sports One of the New York teams is in much better shape than the other. Plus, what happened to the Panthers?
- Cam Skattebo redemption game: Giants RB returns with stellar performance after benchingCBS Sports Fresh out of the dog house, the second-year back erupted for 124 yards and set up Devin Singletary's overtime touchdown to revive New York's run game
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.
Text from Wikipedia’s National Football League article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What’s Next for J.J. McCarthy
For fans following J.J. McCarthy, the next things to watch are the injury report, depth chart, trade rumors and playoff picture. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with J.J. McCarthy?
McCarthy impressed in his first start for New York, and Skattebo responded emphatically to his Week 6 benching… CBS Sports reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Who reported this NFL story?
CBS Sports first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ESPN and CBS Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
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