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McCarthy's Giants Debut: Highs and Lows at Halftime
25 Oct
Summary
- J.J. McCarthy started for Giants after a long layoff.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. scored his first touchdown for the Texans.
- The game was tied 14-14 at halftime with missed field goals.
J.J. McCarthy returned to the field for his first start for the Giants since Week 18 of the previous season, demonstrating promise with 178 passing yards in the first half. The Giants' offense also saw contributions from running back Cam Skattebo, who had eight carries for 27 yards after a minimal performance last week.
In Houston, Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated his inaugural touchdown as a Texan. Wide receiver Tank Dell, playing his first game in nearly two years following a severe knee injury, made an impactful 43-yard reception. The Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 10 of 15 passes for 108 yards, including a touchdown to Harrison.
The game was evenly matched at halftime, with both teams scoring 14 points. Giants kicker Dominic Zvada had a difficult first half, missing a 44-yard field goal on the final play and a 56-yard attempt earlier. Despite this, the Giants held an advantage in total yards, outgaining the Texans 221 to 144 in the first half.
