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J.J. McCarthy Makes His First Giants Home Start Against the Desperate Commanders
McCarthy is set for his first home start after a trade from Minnesota as the Giants try to extend their NFC East lead.
- 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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J.J. McCarthy makes his first Giants home start against the desperate Commanders
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Riffing off John Harbaugh's stated aim of going 1-0 each week, Malik Nabers thinks the New York Giants' game Thursday night against Washington is worth
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Based on John Harbaugh's stated goal of going 1-0 each week, Malik Nabers considers that Thursday night's New York Giants match against Washington is worth twice as much, after last month's match ended without any of the teams achieving a victory.
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