# Giants QB J.J. McCarthy ready for start

> Giants' J.J. McCarthy set to start after Winston's loss.
- Title: Giants QB J.J. McCarthy ready for start · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Giants' J.J. McCarthy set to start after Winston's loss. Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy in Week 7 against Texans after his strong fourth-quarter…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/nfl-insider-drops-major-update-on-giants-plan-for-qb-jj-mccarthy-12591228
- Author: Michael Gallagher
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: giants, j.j. mccarthy, nfl, seahawks, houston texans, jameis winston
## Giants QB J.J. McCarthy
After Sunday's loss to Saints, McCarthy led Giants on three scoring drives in fourth quarter.
## McCarthy's NFL performance
McCarthy recorded 243 passing yards in 11 minutes, most by any QB in NFL history.
## Giants' starter decision
Head coach John Harbaugh hasn't named Week 7 starter but McCarthy is expected to start soon.
## NFL Network's Rapoport
Rapoport says McCarthy's time is coming whether this week or next, with early returns very promising.
## Key takeaway

Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy in Week 7 against Texans after his strong fourth-quarter performance.