Big Blue View on J.J. McCarthy
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He went 3-of-4 for 119 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions on passes of 20 air yards or more. McCarthy could also provide a much-needed boost to the running game. The Giants designed an offense for Dart filled with zone-reads and quarterback rollouts. That's better suited to McCarthy's game than Winston's.
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McCarthy's deep-ball accuracy and scheme fit offer upside, but elite defenses pose a real test.
McCarthy flashed impressive arm talent and deep-ball accuracy in limited action Sunday, completing 3-of-4 passes for 119 yards with a TD and no INTs on throws of 20+ air yards; led three scoring drives and nearly a fourth in helter-skelter circumstances. His athleticism and ability to execute zone-reads and quarterback rollouts align better with the Giants' offensive scheme than Jameis Winston's skill set, providing a potential boost to the struggling running game. However, the Saints played conservatively with soft zone coverage and four-man rushes, raising questions about whether his performance translates against elite defenses like the Texans' All-Pro edge rushers Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.
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