# JJ McCarthy NFL Debut Sets Record

> Giants QB JJ McCarthy breaks NFL passing record in debut game.
- Title: JJ McCarthy NFL Debut Sets Record · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Giants QB JJ McCarthy breaks NFL passing record in debut game. New York Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy set an NFL record with 243 passing yards in 11 minutes…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jj-mccarthy-makes-nfl-history-in-giants-debut-vs-saints-12586452
- Author: Michael Gallagher
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jj mccarthy, new york giants, nfl, saints, jameis winston, quadrant
## McCarthy's Debut
After weeks on bench, quarterback JJ McCarthy made his New York Giants debut against the Saints.
## Record-Breaking Performance
McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in less than one quarter of work.
## Historic NFL Record
His 243 passing yards is the most any QB has ever thrown for in an 11-minute span in nfl history.
## Coach's Reaction
Giants head coach John Harbaugh praised McCarthy's performance despite the loss.

> I thought he came in there and did a heck of a job given the circumstances
## Key takeaway

New York Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy set an NFL record with 243 passing yards in 11 minutes during his debut against the Saints.