Headed for Week 7 start
The Giants plan to start McCarthy at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
McCarthy looks set to make his first start of the season and his first as a member of the Giants after an impressive showing in relief of the struggling Jameis Winston during Sunday's 34-27 loss to New Orleans. After checking into the game with the Giants down 24 points with just under 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, McCarthy proceeded to lead a furious comeback bid. He completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception in less than a quarter of action, leading the Giants into the red zone for a potential game-tying score in the final minute before an incompletion on a fourth-and-1 play sealed the win for the Saints. With franchise signal-caller Jaxson Dart (knee) likely lost for the season, the Giants could be motivated to give an extended look at the 23-year-old McCarthy to see if he can emerge as a viable long-term backup option or a potential trade chip down the road.
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Jameis Winston
Ceding starting gig to McCarthy
Winston is in line to serve as the Giants' backup quarterback Sunday against the Texans with the team planning to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as its starter in Week 7, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Dominic Zvada
Makes three kicks in loss
Zvada made both of his field-goal attempts and his sole PAT in the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Malachi Fields
Yet another two-catch performance
Fields caught two of eight targets for 19 yards during the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Devin Singletary
Gets first touches since Week 2
Singletary logged four carries into 14 yards and hauled in his lone target for 19 yards during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Isaiah Likely
Another big day in Week 6 loss
Likely caught six of 11 targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints.
Cam Skattebo
Zero touches in Week 6 loss
Skattebo played only six snaps and got zero carries or targets in the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
J.J. McCarthy
Leads late comeback attempt in Week 6 loss
McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown with one interception.
Jameis Winston
Benched in Week 6 loss
Winston completed 14 of 26 passes for 152 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions before being benched in favor of J.J. McCarthy during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints.
Malik Nabers
Huge day despite QB turmoil
Nabers caught 12 of 15 targets for 165 yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Two TDs on eight touches in loss
Tracy rushed six times for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints. He added two catches for 27 yards and an additional touchdown on three targets.