Jordan RaananOct 21, 2026, 11:59 AM ETCloseJordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016.Multiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback this week against the Houston Texans, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.The decision comes after McCarthy almost completed a miraculous comeback in relief of Jameis Winston against the New Orleans Saints.McCarthy, who came to the Giants in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings late last month, threw for 243 yards after entering the game with just under 12 minutes remaining. It was the second-most passing yards in a fourth quarter by a quarterback who didn’t start over the past 25 years.
McCarthy led three scoring drives and had the Giants in the red zone before falling short in the final seconds of a 34-27 loss to the Saints.Winston was unbeaten coming into Sunday in three starts for the Giants this season. He threw for 152 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions against the Saints.
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