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Saints survive J.J. McCarthy, Giants in 34-27 win
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Key Points:
- The Saints defeated the Giants 34-27, ending a three-game losing streak, despite the Giants mounting a late comeback led by rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
- McCarthy threw an interception on his first drive but rallied the Giants for 17 points in the fourth quarter, finishing with 243 passing yards and a touchdown, along with a team-leading 28-yard rushing run.
- The Giants initially led 10-0, but the Saints tied the game by halftime and dominated the third quarter with Tyler Shough throwing three touchdown passes and the Saints’ running backs combining for 175 rushing yards.
- Najee Harris took over as the Giants' primary running back, replacing Cam Skattebo, but the Giants' offense struggled overall, relying heavily on tight end Isaiah Likely and wide receiver Malik Nabers for production.
- The Saints will prepare for their upcoming game in Paris against the Steelers, while the Giants, now 3-2-1, face the Houston Texans in Week 7, with questions looming about whether McCarthy will remain the starting quarterback over Jameis Winston.
