What happened: Quarterback J.J. McCarthy guided the New York Giants to a 27-21 overtime victory over Houston. The contest marked McCarthy's first start for New York since joining the franchise via trade.

Why it matters: The overtime road win validates the organization's decision to turn to McCarthy as the starting quarterback. Prevailing in his debut outing gives the Giants immediate stability under center as the regular season continues.

What to watch: McCarthy will look to build on his successful debut start as the Giants prepare for their next regular-season contest.