Overview
- McCarthy started for the Giants on Sunday and completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards with no turnovers in a 27-21 overtime victory over the Houston Texans.
- He produced multiple big plays, including two completions of 40-plus yards and a strong connection with Malik Nabers and rookie Malachi Fields that flipped field position early.
- New York's defense and late rushing plays were decisive, with Cam Skattebo's 42-yard run and Devin Singletary's 30-yard overtime touchdown securing the win.
- McCarthy was sacked three times and the rookie kicker Dominic Zvada missed two long field-goal attempts, leaving pass protection and special teams as clear areas to fix.
- The Giants fast-tracked McCarthy after acquiring him in late September for a 2027 fifth-round pick and coaches say they will keep evaluating his consistency before naming a long-term starter.