Harbaugh credits players, including J.J. McCarthy and Cam Skattebo, and 'Lord God in heaven' for Giants OT win
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Key Points:
- Giants coach John Harbaugh credited the team's overtime win against the Texans to the players' efforts and his faith in God, highlighting the performances of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and running back Cam Skattebo.
- McCarthy, recently acquired from the Vikings and named the Giants' starting quarterback, completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards without turnovers, earning praise for his first win as a starter.
- Skattebo rushed for a career-high 124 yards, including a key 42-yard run in overtime that set up the game-winning touchdown, despite being penalized for a controversial unnecessary roughness call.
- The Giants overcame the loss of injured quarterback Jaxson Dart and a recent benching of Skattebo, with Harbaugh expressing confidence in the team's resilience and competitiveness moving forward.
- With the win, the Giants hold the only winning record in the NFC East, signaling potential relevance in the division despite earlier setbacks.
