Giants lose 34-27 to Saints as J.J. McCarthy sparks late rally
The New York Giants fell 34-27 to the New Orleans Saints after benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy, who led a comeback that narrowed the gap to a single touchdown in the final minute.
Key points
- J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter and threw for 243 yards, one TD and two interceptions
- McCarthy engineered a 52‑yard drive ending with a Tyrone Tracy Jr. TD and a two‑point conversion
- He later threw a 24‑yard TD pass to Isaiah Likely and helped the Giants get within one score before time ran out
- Giants had a chance on fourth‑and‑1 with 12 seconds left but the pass to Likely was incomplete
- Winston finished with 152 yards, one TD and two interceptions
Giants lose 34-27 to Saints as J.J. McCarthy leads late rally
The New York Giants bench quarterback Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter of their 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
McCarthy entered after Winston threw a pair of interceptions through the first three quarters.
On his third passing attempt McCarthy threw an interception, but he then completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
He also led the Giants in rushing with 26 yards.
Following the turnover, McCarthy guided a six‑play, 52‑yard drive that ended with a Tyrone Tracy Jr. touchdown and an Isaiah Likely two‑point conversion, cutting the deficit to 16 points.
After a Saints three‑and‑out, McCarthy ran a three‑play, 73‑yard sequence that included a 24‑yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, narrowing the gap to ten points.
He later engineered back‑to‑back touchdown drives and a field goal that brought New York within a touchdown in the final minutes.
With 57 seconds remaining and no timeouts, McCarthy scrambled 28 yards and connected with Likely for a 20‑yard gain to the Saints’ 23‑yard line.
The Giants faced a fourth‑and‑1 from the 14‑yard line with 12 seconds left, and McCarthy’s pass to Likely in the end zone was incomplete.
The Giants ultimately fell short, losing 34-27.
Winston finished with 152 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions on 14-of-26 passing.
Your questions, answered
Why did the Giants bench Jameis Winston during the game?
Winston was replaced after throwing two interceptions through the first three quarters.
What was J.J. McCarthy's statistical contribution in the game?
He completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, and rushed for 26 yards.
How did the Giants' final drive end?
With 12 seconds left they attempted a fourth‑and‑1 pass to Isaiah Likely in the end zone, which was incomplete.
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