J.J. McCarthy wins first start as New York Giants quarterback
Adam Schefter reported: 'JJ McCarthy gets a win in his first start as the Giants QB.'
Adam Schefter reports that J.J. McCarthy secures a win in his first start as the quarterback.
McCarthy started against the Houston Texans, leading New York to a 27-21 victory. He completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards in the contest.
McCarthy takes over the starting role from Jameis Winston, who was benched in the fourth quarter of the team's previous game. The enter a bye week before returning to play the on November 8.