Fowler: J.J. McCarthy will start Week 7 vs. Texans
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Key Points:
- J.J. McCarthy is set to start for the New York Giants in Week 7 against the Houston Texans after a strong fourth-quarter performance replacing Jameis Winston, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown in limited action.
- McCarthy's deep arm and mobility have impressed the Giants coaching staff, who view him as a starting-caliber quarterback and likely plan to play him soon, especially given Winston's inconsistent play.
- The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, signaling their intent to develop him as their quarterback of the future.
- Other injury updates include Zach Charbonnet and Jordan Mason practicing fully and trending toward playing in Week 7, while several defensive players like Trent McDuffie and Budda Baker did not practice and remain questionable.
- Christian Kirk returned to full participation in practice and is a possibility for Week 7, which could impact the 49ers' receiving corps amid injuries to other key receivers.
