J.J. McCarthy Named Starting Quarterback for Giants

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh officially named J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback for Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Acquired from Minnesota on Sept. 28, McCarthy impressed during a quarter of relief work in Week 6, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown while adding 26 rushing yards. McCarthy officially takes over QB1 duties as the 3-2-1 Giants aim to maintain their lead in the tight NFC East division.