Giants Reveal Major Update on J.J. McCarthy Injury

The New York Giants were able to outlast the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, improving their record to 5-2-1 on the season.

It was a sloppy game all around for both teams, with the defenses controlling most of the contest. But while the Giants did get the win, there were some scary sights in the game for the team.

The biggest came from a brutal hit to quarterback J.J. McCarthy that seemed to put him in a lot of pain. McCarthy went to the sideline after taking the hit from Eagles' Zach Baun, but he collapsed to the ground after clearly looking hurt.

Backup Jameis Winston replaced McCarthy in the game, leading the team on a scoring drive. But McCarthy did end up coming back into the contest, leading the team to the victory.

After the game ended, there was some worry about any long-term issues for the signal-caller, especially given how he had looked. But the team did get some good news for the team injury wise, it seems that McCarthy may have dodged a major issue.

McCarthy suffered a hip pointer during the game against the Eagles, limiting what he could do on the field. But the team remains confident that he will be able to give it a go for the upcoming Thursday Night Game against the Washington Commanders.

McCarthy finished the game against the Eagles by throwing for 127 yards, with no touchdowns. But in the end, a win is a win, especially as the Giants grew their lead in the division over the Eagles.

The hope is that McCarthy will be able to go through the rest of the week with no issues, allowing him to play against the Commanders. If McCarthy can't go, Winston will take over as the starter against Washington this week.

With the team having a short week, it does add more pressure on McCarthy to heal up quicker, but the Giants won't push him. New York understands how crucial the signal-caller is to the success of the team, and if he can play, he will.

At this point in the year, New York is looking to stack wins to get into the playoffs, with the easier path being the NFC East. While there is a lot of the season left to go, the Giants have to feel good about where they are currently.

New York will be hosting the Commanders this week, giving themselves a solid opportunity to grab another victory.