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Big Mac and Carton react on The Carton Show to the New York Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy after a poor showing from Jameis Winston. They discuss the New York Jets' improvement despite a loss to the Lions and analyze the contrasting reactions of both fan bases.

(00:01:26) Jets Competent Football Recap

(00:01:43) J.J. McCarthy Trade Impact

(00:04:40) Giants Ugly Win Analysis

(00:08:04) Jets Optimism vs Giants Frustration

The Giants stun everyone by trading for J.J. McCarthy, immediately raising questions about what the former first-round pick could become under John Harbaugh. Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash react to the surprise move, McCarthy’s uneven start in Minnesota, and whether the Giants are taking a worthwhile gamble on his upside.

Before the breaking news, Joe Benigno unloads on the Jets’ defense and special teams after a frustrating loss to Detroit, but comes away encouraged by Geno Smith and the offense. Joe praises Garrett Wilson and the Jets’ emerging weapons while warning that Aaron Glenn’s team has to stop settling for moral victories and start turning promising performances into wins.

The Giants got the win they absolutely needed, but Brian Burns’ season-ending ACL injury hangs over an ugly victory against the Titans. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to another devastating injury, why health could become the biggest threat to the Giants’ season, and why surviving a sloppy game still matters when the alternative is another crushing loss.

The offense left plenty to worry about. New York repeatedly failed to finish drives in the red zone, penalties killed opportunities, and Matt Nagy’s direct-snap call to Cam Skattebo drew immediate criticism. Still, the Giants found a way to advance to 2-1, with Evan and Tiki pointing to John Harbaugh and the new coaching staff as a major reason this team feels different.

The Jets were able to hang with the Lions until the end. It’s definitely a step in the right direction. Boomer was very impressed with the Giants special teams.

Jevon Holland makes the biggest play of the game in the final seconds of the 4th quarter as the Giants hang on for a 12-7 win over the Titans. Jets lose another close game late, this time in Detroit. Mets 2026 crap show of a season finally comes to an end. The Yankees set their Wild Card rotation. Follow @HoffWFAN on X, Instagram & TikTok

The Carton Show producer Pete Hoffman flies solo on WFAN! Hoff puts Mets owner Steve Cohen's recent comments under the microscope and wonders just how confident the organization is in new manager Andy Green -- and why.

Hoff brings up an underrated storyline surrounding Jaxson Dart's injury (and why fans have reason for hope).

Craig Carton and Big Mac address the backlash regarding the New York Yankees rescheduling CC Sabathia's ceremony in light of an impending natural disaster. They also discuss Bijan Robinson's standout performance for the Falcons and a potential pitching rotation shift for the upcoming series against the Red Sox.

(00:01:14) Yankees Storm Rescheduling

(00:04:37) Fan Frustration and Refunds

(00:08:16) CC Sabathia's Rescheduling Input

(00:10:24) NFL Recap and Bijan Robinson

(00:11:37) Yankees Pitching Rotation Debate

The Jets could be sitting on a massive draft opportunity thanks to other teams falling apart. Evan Roberts looks at Green Bay and Indianapolis and sees a realistic path to multiple top-10 picks, giving Jets fans another reason to obsess over every Packers and Colts loss.

The conversation then shifts to the Giants after Michael Penix Jr.’s performance sparks a comparison to Jaxson Dart. Evan, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash debate the injury concerns surrounding both young quarterbacks, what Penix’s situation could foreshadow for Dart, and why the Giants may need a reliable veteran option behind him next season.

Boomer was impressed with Michael Penix Jr, coming back from his injury. He said this is what we can hope from Jaxson Dart.