Overview
- McCarthy took a hard hit Sunday that was diagnosed as a hip pointer, left the game for evaluation, then returned and later led a scoring drive that helped the Giants beat the Eagles 19-11.
- While McCarthy was being checked, backup Jameis Winston entered and led the team’s only touchdown drive, finishing with a five-yard TD to Isaiah Likely.
- On Monday, coach John Harbaugh said McCarthy “does look like he’s going to play” and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the team is confident he will be available for Thursday night.
- The four-day turnaround to Thursday Night Football complicates the recovery assessment and leaves the Giants reserving final judgment until further evaluation this week.
- Philadelphia sacked Giants quarterbacks multiple times in the game, underlining persistent protection problems that could shape play-calling and the team’s decision about who takes snaps.