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The New York Giants have made a change at quarterback, with J.J. McCarthy set to start this weekend against the Houston Texans, per a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McCarthy, who was acquired by the Giants in a trade less than a month ago, will take over for Jameis Winston, who had been running the offense since starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury just seven snaps into the team's Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The decision to go with McCarthy over Winston is not unexpected. McCarthy's mobility allows him to operate the run-pass option game, a dimension Winston does not offer. That skill set could provide a boost to a Giants rushing attack that has averaged only 3.8 yards per carry, giving defenses another threat to account for.
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Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy recently praised McCarthy's grasp of the offense, calling it 'A+' last week. McCarthy, a former Vikings draft pick, showed promise in relief duty during Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. He entered the game with just over 11 minutes remaining and led the Giants from a 34-10 deficit to within one score. He completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also leading the team in rushing with 26 yards on two carries.
The Giants are expected to provide further updates on the quarterback situation as the week progresses.