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McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown and an interception -- all in the fourth quarter. McCarthy's 14.9 air yards per attempt and 17.2 air yards per completion were the most by a QB with at least 20 dropbacks in a game this season, per Next Gen Stats.
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McCarthy's fourth-quarter heroics put him in QB1 contention for Week 7 start.
McCarthy is now in contention for the Giants' Week 7 starting QB role after an impressive fourth-quarter performance in Week 6. In his first extended appearance since being acquired from Minnesota in September, McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one TD and one INT in the fourth quarter alone. He led three scoring drives and cut the Saints' 24-point deficit to seven points. McCarthy's 14.9 air yards per attempt and 17.2 air yards per completion were the most by any QB with at least 20 dropbacks in a game this season per Next Gen Stats. Coach Harbaugh acknowledged McCarthy 'just got here a couple weeks ago' but is factoring his performance into the QB1 decision for Week 7 against Houston.
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