Analyzing the J.J. McCarthy Trade: Did the Giants or Vikings Get the Better Deal?
We evaluate the recent J.J. McCarthy trade, assessing its impact on the Giants' quarterback situation and whether the Vikings received adequate compensation for the exchange.
Seth Walder Sep 28, 2026, 01:30 PM ET Close Seth Walder is an analytics writer at ESPN, specializing in quantitative analysis. He is also a regular on "ESPN Bet Live" and helps cover sports betting. Seth has been at ESPN since 2017. He previously worked at the New York Daily News covering the Jets and Giants. You can follow Seth on X via @SethWalder.
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50043542/2026-trade-deadline-grades-latest-best-worst-deals)._
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