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J.J. McCarthy has looked outstanding through five quarters as a Giant. As in, he's completely unrecognizable – so far – from the quarterback who was so atrocious on Minnesota last season.
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McCarthy's elite play for Giants suggests fantasy points coming despite slow start.

J.J. McCarthy has looked outstanding through five quarters as a Giant and is completely unrecognizable from his atrocious Minnesota tenure; while fantasy points haven't materialized yet in an OT upset win over Houston, they should come as he continues hitting weapons all over the field and using his legs; the first-place Giants have been moving the ball and scoring, making him a good Superflex target if he turns back into a pumpkin it was worth the risk.

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