The New York Giants just fell to the Saints 34-27, but the biggest loss might be the clarity at quarterback. Head coach John Harbaugh is refusing to name his Week 7 starter, even after rookie J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards in a fourth-quarter rally that almost snatched a win.
McCarthy’s Electric Fourth Quarter Stuns Everyone
McCarthy, who stepped in during the fourth quarter, was absolutely electric. He threw for a massive 243 yards and led the Giants to 17 points, slicing the Saints’ lead down to just seven in the final minutes. Dude marched them all the way to the 14-yard line on the last drive, but a fourth-down throw to tight end Isaiah Likely in the end zone fell incomplete. Harbaugh even admitted McCarthy “gave us a chance to win the game,” which is high praise for a guy thrown into a desperate situation.
Winston’s Turnovers and Harbaugh’s Silence
So, why the hesitation? Well, it wasn’t a perfect day for Jameis Winston. Harbaugh, while saying he has “no problems” with his starter, did acknowledge some serious “ups and downs.” Those “ups and downs” included a pair of second-half interceptions that literally handed the Saints 34 straight points after the Giants were up 10-0 in the first half. That’s a collapse, plain and simple.
Harbaugh’s deferral on the Week 7 QB decision is wild. He said, “I can’t answer that right now. It’s not even up for discus[sion],” and that it had only been 10 minutes since the game ended. But after a near-comeback and a full meltdown, you’d think there’d be *some* lean one way or the other.
The Giants are now 3-4 on the season, staring down a Week 7 matchup against the Texans. With this much uncertainty under center, who knows what kind of team shows up. Will Harbaugh stick with the guy who melted down, or give the kid who sparked a comeback the reins? We need answers, John!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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