Giants' J.J. McCarthy shines in overtime win over Texans

New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy delivered a standout performance in Week 7, leading his team to a 27-21 overtime victory against the Houston Texans. McCarthy's impressive poise and precision prompted mixed reactions from experts; while many acknowledged his ability, Emmanuel Acho remained skeptical. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes, leveraging game strategy effectively and targeting receiver Malik Nabers prominently. The game included a notable 42-yard pass from McCarthy that helped set the tone for the Giants' scoring. Coach John Harbaugh's decision to start McCarthy in place of the struggling Jameis Winston appears validated following this performance.

• 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' J.J. McCarthy made experts, analysts eat their words in Week 7