JJ McCarthy Makes NFL History in Giants Debut vs Saints
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy put on quite a show when he came on in relief of Jameis Winton vs. the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy made history during his debut game against the New Orleans Saints, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to record the most passing yards in an 11-minute span. After sitting on the bench for weeks following his acquisition from the Minnesota Vikings, McCarthy took over for Jameis Winston and led the Giants to a 34-27 loss.
Despite trailing by 24 points, McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in less than a quarter of his playing time. Giants head coach John Harbaugh praised McCarthy's performance, stating, "I thought he came in there and did a heck of a job given the circumstances." Harbaugh added that McCarthy's contributions gave the Giants a chance to win, and he threw the ball into the endzone at the end of the game.
As for McCarthy's chances to start the next game against the Houston Texans, Harbaugh was hesitant to commit, stating, "I can’t answer that now. The game just ended 10 minutes ago." With starter Jaxson Dart out for the rest of the season, McCarthy's performance could impact the Giants' decision regarding his future role. While Winston has a below .500 record as a starter in his two seasons with the Giants, McCarthy's potential shone through in his brief appearance, far exceeding his performances with the Vikings.
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