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McCarthy Returns to Lead Giants Against Eagles

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In Short: Big Blue View and Foxsports agreed that McCarthy's return was a relief for the Giants, who had traded a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings for him after Jaxson Dart was lost to a knee injury in Week 2.

J.J. McCarthy, the New York Giants' quarterback, left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles after taking a hit on a designed quarterback run early in the third quarter. Big Blue View and FOX Sports reported that McCarthy was examined in the blue medical tent and then headed to the locker room.

According to Big Blue View, McCarthy returned to the game on the final play of the third quarter, while Foxsports noted that he missed a drive due to a hip injury before returning right before the start of the fourth quarter.

McCarthy was 9-for-13 for 101 passing yards and ran three times for another 11 yards before his brief exit. However, Big Blue View noted that McCarthy attempted to throw on the sidelines before grimacing in pain, while Foxsports mentioned that he didn't express immediate pain and went to the sideline for the next snap.

The Giants initially turned to Jameis Winston, who had started four games before McCarthy replaced him atop the depth chart. Winston led the Giants on an 14-play, 76-yard touchdown drive to take the lead at 13-8, as reported by Foxsports and Field Level Media.

McCarthy's return was crucial for the Giants, who had been relying on him since he replaced Winston as the starter in Week 7. The Giants' victory against the Houston Texans in overtime in Week 7 set up the team to challenge for the NFC East and a seat at the table in the season’s second half, as reported by Nydailynews.

Despite the initial concern over McCarthy's injury, his return to the game was a significant boost for the Giants. McCarthy's return was a positive development for the team.

The Giants' victory against the Eagles was a testament to the team's resilience and the importance of having a healthy quarterback. McCarthy's ability to return and lead the team to a win was a crucial factor in the game's outcome.

J.J. McCarthy returned to lead the Giants against the Eagles after briefly leaving the game with a hip injury.

Background

What's confirmed

• McCarthy started his first game with the team in Week 7 and the Giants defeated the Houston Texans in overtime.
• McCarthy left Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles after taking a massive hit on a designed quarterback run early in the third quarter.
• McCarthy headed to the locker room after being examined in the blue medical tent.
• McCarthy back after Jameis Winston leads touchdown drive.
• McCarthy missed a drive due to a hip injury before returning right before the start of the fourth quarter.
• The Giants went on to punt, but after an Eagles three-and-out Winston led the Giants on a 14-play, 76-yard touchdown drive to take the lead at 13-8.

What's still developing

• Cam Skattebo is working through an injury as he tries to suit up for the New York Giants in Week 9.
• The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings after Jaxson Dart was lost to a knee injury in Week 2.
• He went 2-1-1 in his four starts before McCarthy replaced him, and that stretch included a 326-yard performance in the tie with the Washington Commanders and a 250-yard outburst the previous week in a victorious effort.
• McCarthy suffered the injury after he scrambled for a short gain, with Eagles linebacker Zack Baun hitting from behind.
• Things got a little more concerning when FOX cameras showed McCarthy attempting a throw on the sidelines before grimacing in visible pain and bending over.
• He appeared to be grabbing at his right side, leading to some initial speculation about a possible rib or oblique injury.
• The Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for McCarthy following Dart's season-ending injury in September.
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• On Thursday night, Prime Video caught a profanity-laced exchange between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy, who later regretted his language.
• Hot mics continued as the theme of Week 4 on Sunday, as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts cursed out his receiver, and an official cursed out Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
• McCarthy completed 9 of 13 passes for 101 yards and added 11 yards on three carries before being injured.
• Winston made four starts for the Giants following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury, which included tears to his left MCL, PCL and meniscus.

Sources

• Bigblueviewlink
• CBS Sportslink
• Central Oregon Dailylink
• Field Level Medialink
• Fox Newslink
• Foxsportslink
• Giants.comlink
• Gmenhqlink
• Newsweeklink
• Sbnationlink
• The Killeen Daily Heraldlink
• theScorelink
• Fox Newslink
• Nydailynewslink
• Awfulannouncinglink
• WarpBeat — background on McCarthy Returns to Lead Giants Against Eagles link
• Locked On Giants (New York) — video link