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ArticleFantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Early Week 7 Adds (2026)
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We could see McCarthy under center for the Giants starting next week. New York put the former Michigan star in on Sunday with the game out of hand. Yet, he almost led the team to a comeback win over the New Orleans Saints. In the fourth quarter, McCarthy had 243 passing yards, a touchdown, 26 rushing yards, and 16.3 fantasy points.
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McCarthy could start for the Giants beginning Week 7 after entering Sunday's game with the score out of hand; nearly led comeback against New Orleans Saints with 243 passing yards, one touchdown, 26 rushing yards, and 16.3 fantasy points in the fourth quarter alone; Giants face Houston Texans in Week 7 with a defense that has struggled this season.

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