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In less than a full fourth quarter, McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a passer rating of 90.0. He wasn't doing this with quick throws and yards after the catch — McCarthy had several explosive downfield throws that were right on the money.
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McCarthy's explosive downfield throws and tight-window accuracy signal a genuine breakout after Giants trade.
After being traded to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick following a failed stint with the Vikings as third-string QB, McCarthy has emerged as a reclamation candidate. In Week 6 against the Saints, he completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one TD, one INT, and a 90.0 passer rating in less than a full fourth quarter, with 4 explosive downfield throws compared to 17 in his entire prior NFL career. Against the Texans in Week 7, he completed 20 of 28 for 252 yards, zero TDs, zero INTs, and a 99.1 passer rating in a 27-21 OT win, demonstrating tight-window accuracy and development of route concepts under offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and passing game coordinator Brian Callahan.
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