J.J. McCarthy delivers emotional locker room speech after defiant Giants win: ‘So freaking blessed’

Sport · First reported 26 Oct, 13:27 · Updated 17:22

J.J. McCarthy won his first start for the Giants in a 27-21 overtime victory over Houston, then received a game ball and addressed the team. He completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions.

McCarthy’s first Giants start ended in a 27-21 overtime road win against the Texans on Sunday.
He completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards, while Giants running backs scored three touchdowns and Jameis Winston added a rushing touchdown.
The Giants traded for McCarthy in September after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury; their next game was scheduled against Philadelphia on Nov. 8, following a Week 8 bye.