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Former Vikings WR Adam Thielen joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to give an inside look at JJ McCarthy's potential, his gunslinger mentality, and what he needs to do to succeed against a dangerous Houston Texans defense. On the other side of the ball, Carl Banks sounds off on the Giants' defensive struggles, calling out inconsistent line play, missed assignments, and the inability to stop the run. With C.J. Stroud and Houston's explosive offense waiting, can the Giants' defense rise to the challenge? Plus, the guys break down Jim Harbaugh's tough decisions, the Giants' running game, and the keys to pulling off a win before the bye week.
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"What makes J.J. McCarthy SPECIAL? with guest Adam Thielen" is an episode of Bleav in Giants. Runtime 36 min. Published October 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.