J.J. McCarthy Shines in Starting Debut for New York Giants

J.J. McCarthy delivered a strong performance in his first start for the New York Giants, completing 20-of-28 passes for 252 yards with zero turnovers in a 20-13 victory over the Houston Texans. McCarthy took three sacks and added one rush for one yard, sparking high praise from teammate Jameis Winston and lifting the locker room. The Giants enter their Week 8 bye in first place in the NFC East before facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9.