Report: Giants to start J.J. McCarthy this week
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Key Points:
- The New York Giants have chosen J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback for this Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, opting him over Jameis Winston.
- This will be McCarthy’s first start since being traded from the Minnesota Vikings earlier this season.
- McCarthy impressed in relief last week against the Saints, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, leading a near-comeback from a 34-10 deficit.
- McCarthy missed his rookie season due to a knee injury and started 10 games in his second season with the Vikings before their offseason acquisition of Kyler Murray.
- The Giants are giving McCarthy an extended opportunity to lead as they aim to maintain their lead in the NFC East following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending ACL injury.
