Why Giants didn't use the 'J.J. McCarthy package' in win over Cardinals
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Giants activated J.J. McCarthy on their 46-man game-day roster to have three quarterbacks available, allowing him to enter the game at any time, though he was never actually used during the game.
- Head coach John Harbaugh explained the strategy was to have flexibility with McCarthy for special plays, especially 2-point conversions, but the primary backup role remained with Jake Haener.
- Bryan Hudson started at center in place of John Michael Schmitz, who missed practice due to the birth of his child, and the move was seen as beneficial for the team’s line performance.
- Key players Braxton Berrios, Jason Pinnock, and Chauncey Golston were ruled out during the third quarter, with Tyler Nubin returning to replace Pinnock after previous mistakes.
- Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada has started strong with a perfect 9-for-9 field goal record, including three 50-plus-yard kicks, while the Giants' pass rush improved significantly, recording seven hits on the opposing quarterback and increasing their season sack total.
