Giants Offensive Player Grades: McCarthy Stays in Control as Run Game Rolls

The New York Giants ’ 27-21 overtime win against the Houston Texans was a masterclass in “slow and steady wins the race.” Led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who made his first start for Big Blue, the Giants offense dominated a very good Houston Texans defense, racking up 420 yards and 22 first downs while averaging an impressive 6.5 yards per play.

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