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Jameis Winston benched: J.J. McCarthy's thrilling comeback bid comes up short vs. Saints
It could be the beginning of a new era in New York, as the Giants benched quarterback Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter of their eventual 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints .
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The Giants replaced Jameis Winston with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter of their 34‑27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. In his first extensive action, McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and also led the team in rushing with 26 yards. After the turnover, he sparked a six‑play, 52‑yard drive that ended with a Tyrone Tracy Jr. touchdown and a two‑point conversion, cutting the deficit to 16 points. A subsequent three‑play, 73‑yard drive produced a 24‑yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, narrowing the gap to ten points before the game ended.
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