Commanders Pressure Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, with an Interception Ruining a Strong Start – WTOP News
- On Thursday, New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy makes his first home start at MetLife Stadium against the Washington Commanders, aiming to extend his 2-0 record as a starter.
- Since arriving from Minnesota five weeks ago, McCarthy has revitalized the Giants' offense, propelling the team to a 5-2-1 record after head coach John Harbaugh replaced Jameis Winston.
- Completing 67.3% of his passes for 389 yards in two starts, McCarthy provides an extra offensive threat; despite a hip injury against the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday, he is cleared to play.
- Facing Washington defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, a former Minnesota colleague, McCarthy leads the NFC East-leading Giants against the 2-5-1 Commanders fighting to save their season.
- The prime-time matchup airs on Amazon Prime Thursday at 8:15 p.m. EST with rain in the forecast, serving as a rematch of the October 11 tie that ended 27-27 at Washington.
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“Shame on J.J. McCarthy”: Ex-NFL Player Rips Into Giants QB Over Costly Mistake in Loss to Commanders
The last time the Giants played the Commanders this year, they were lucky. This time, however, with J.J. McCarthy running the show, that was not the case. The Giants lost 24-21 to the Commanders after a solid fight. Former Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho was particularly critical of the QB. “This is the problem when you […]
Commanders pressure Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, with an interception ruin
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had more passing yards than any other game in his NFL career. It turned out to be three of his tries that didn’t work at the end that kept him
Commanders pressure Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, with an interception ruining a strong start
J.J. McCarthy could not send fans to the exits happy in his first home start with the New York Giants. After throwing for a career-high 293 yards, McCarthy threw a costly interception in the final minute that sealed a disappointing…
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