Giants turn to J.J. McCarthy after Jameis Winston throws two interceptions
Martin Emerson intercepted McCarthy on his first drive after the quarterback switch, with New Orleans leading 34-10.
The Giants replaced starting quarterback Jameis Winston with J.J. McCarthy against the Saints after New Orleans scored off Winston’s second interception to move ahead 34-10.
The change did not stop the turnovers. McCarthy’s opening possession ended with a pass intercepted by cornerback Martin Emerson, who had also picked off Winston once.
Before taking over from Winston, McCarthy’s only involvement had been a single snap running a zone-read play before halftime. The Giants initially held a 10-0 advantage, but New Orleans took control after halftime. Whether John Harbaugh’s team would keep McCarthy as its starter beyond this game remained unclear.
