J.J. McCarthy leads late Giants comeback, falls short against Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The New York Giants faced off against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, losing 34-27. The Giants initially took a 10-0 lead, but the Saints responded with 27 unanswered points. J.J. McCarthy, who took over in the fourth quarter, rallied the Giants back from a 34-10 deficit but ultimately fell short. The Giants dropped to 3-2-1 after this loss. Discussion among fans has intensified regarding McCarthy's potential as a starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.
- •Giants led 10-0 before Saints scored 27 straight points.
- •McCarthy threw for 243 yards and rushed for 26 yards.
- •Giants drop to 3-2-1 following the loss.
- •Fan reactions highlight optimism for McCarthy as starter.
- •Giants face the Texans in their next matchup.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Comeback by J.J. McCarthy, Giants falls short: Here's how fans reacted
"The New York Giants had another wild game on Sunday against the Saints. The Giants' comeback fell just short, losing 34-27: Here's how X reacted.
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