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J.J. McCarthy leads Giants to overtime win against Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

J.J. McCarthy leads Giants to overtime win against Texans

Summary

J.J. McCarthy made a significant impact in his start for the New York Giants, leading the team to a 27-21 overtime victory against the Houston Texans on November 5, 2026. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards, showcasing improvement after being traded to the Giants from the Minnesota Vikings. Initially selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, McCarthy struggled in Minnesota amidst injury issues and lack of development. His strong performance against the Texans marks his second consecutive notable showing since taking over as the starter in Week 7.

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•McCarthy threw for 252 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
•Giants secured their win in overtime after trailing 21-10.
•McCarthy’s performance followed a solid showing in a Week 6 loss to the Saints.
•He was traded to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick on September 28.
•The victory keeps the Giants in contention for the NFC East lead.

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5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Can J.J. McCarthy become the NFL’s next reclamation QB — and lead the Giants to the playoffs?

What they're saying

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Minnesota gave up on its 2024 No. 10 pick for a fifth-rounder. Since coming off the bench in Week 6, McCarthy has thrown for 495 yards in five quarters and led the NFC East-leading Giants to an overtime win at Houston. Even Vic Fangio is calling him a steal.
— Yahoo Sports

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