J.J. McCarthy Named Giants QB1 Over Jameis Winston for Giants' NFL Week 7 Game vs. Texans
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Key Points:
- The New York Giants have named J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback for Week 7 against the Houston Texans, replacing Jameis Winston.
- McCarthy was acquired from the Minnesota Vikings on September 28 in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick and had been serving as a backup before taking over in the second half of Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints.
- Despite a rough start with an interception on his first drive, McCarthy rallied the Giants from a 34-10 deficit to a close 34-27 loss, finishing the game with 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- McCarthy, a former first-round pick, struggled early in his career with Minnesota due to injury and inconsistent play, completing 57.6% of passes with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 games.
- Jameis Winston started the Giants' first four games after Jaxson Dart's injury, posting 957 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions with a 57.0% completion rate before being replaced by McCarthy.
