What happened: J.J. McCarthy threw his first Giants touchdown in relief Sunday, directing a pair of late scoring drives during a comeback bid. The former 10th overall pick changed teams in early October and entered a reshuffled quarterback room.

Why it matters: The move gives a 23-year-old former first-rounder a fresh path to a starting role after a turnover-heavy 2025 season. Teammate support following his debut has set up a near-term evaluation of his command and decision-making.

What to watch: Watch practice reps this week and whether the staff expands his package or gives him the opening script.