Were Giants QB J.J. McCarthy’s late-game heroics real or a product of ‘desperation time’?

Charlotte Carroll analyzes whether New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston following a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Relieving Winston with the team trailing by 24 points, McCarthy threw for 243 yards and led a 17-point fourth-quarter rally in just over 11 minutes. Head coach John Harbaugh declined twice after the game to affirm that Winston remains the starting quarterback.

Carroll notes that McCarthy's outburst came against soft zone coverage during what Harbaugh termed desperation time. A quarterback switch could happen ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, though Carroll suggests the Giants might wait until after the upcoming bye week due to McCarthy's limited experience with the offense.