“We’re Looking at Freaking Brett Favre”: Ex-Giants QB Makes Bold Statement About J.J. McCarthy Amid Strong Start

Former New York Giants quarterback David Carr compared current Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy to Hall of Famer Brett Favre, praising his aggressive downfield passing without the accompanying turnovers. Speaking on the Home Grown Podcast alongside his brother Derek Carr, David Carr highlighted McCarthy's fearlessness and vertical passing after the quarterback earned his first win as a starter with New York.

Carr's comparison followed McCarthy completing 20-of-28 passes for 252 yards in a victory against the Houston Texans. The performance included two completions of 40-plus yards in the first quarter, with Carr arguing that McCarthy effectively balances a gunslinger mentality with disciplined, mistake-free decision-making.