Giants Hold NFC East Lead During Bye After McCarthy’s First-Start OT Win

The Week 8 break gives New York time to build on a Week 7 overtime victory with a newly installed starter before two division games that will shape its playoff path.

Overview

The Giants sit alone atop the NFC East at 4-2-1 as they rest on their Week 8 bye.
J.J. McCarthy made his first start in Week 7 and completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards while the team beat the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime on a 30-yard Devin Singletary touchdown run.
Cam Skattebo’s 42-yard play set up the overtime finish and helped stabilize an offense that has relied on emerging playmakers Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely.
New York’s early-season quarterback shakeup began after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury, Jameis Winston started four games (going 2-1-1), and the team then acquired McCarthy in a trade.
The Giants return from the bye to play at the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET and then host the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football on Nov. 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET, two divisional games that will materially affect standings and their playoff outlook.