New York Giants coach John Harbaugh's decision to bench Cam Skattebo after a Week 5 fumble proved prescient. Skattebo's strong performance in Week 7, including a 42-yard run and a touchdown, helped secure a victory over the Houston Texans. The running back's redemption came after criticism from fans who questioned Harbaugh's initial move. With the Giants leading the NFC East, Skattebo's resurgence may influence the team's trade deadline decisions. Harbaugh had previously expressed a desire for a running back to step up and claim the role.
The New York Giants will start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback in Week 7 against Houston, after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury. The Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to acquire McCarthy from Minnesota. The Giants sit first in the NFC East at 3-2-1, while Dallas is now the favourite to win the division. The Giants are expected to finish with around nine wins, which could be enough to take the division. McCarthy is also seen as a possible long-term backup and successor to Dart.
J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of the Giants' loss to the Saints, throwing for 243 yards and 17 points in a near comeback. McCarthy's performance has raised questions about whether he should start for the Giants moving forward. Coach John Harbaugh has not yet decided on the starting quarterback for Week 7. The Giants face the Texans next, who have struggled defensively this season.
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Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has called the ending of the Giants and Commanders game disgusting. Speaking as a studio analyst for NBC, Tomlin singled out a fumble by Giants running back Cam Skattebo. He said he was disgusted by the play. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels both took the blame after the game, which ended in a tie. Tomlin said division wins are precious and the Commanders had one in their hand.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn was furious after Washington let the clock expire in overtime, settling for a 27-27 tie with the Giants. The team appeared set up for a game-winning field goal attempt before the sequence unravelled. Quinn slammed his headset in frustration and was seen standing on the field in disbelief. He said that a tie felt like a loss and accepted responsibility for the poor clock management, insisting the quarterback Jayden Daniels did not bear the blame. Daniels said the mistake rested with him, while acknowledging it involved the whole offence.
The New York Giants and Washington Commanders drew 27-27 in an NFL game that went to overtime. Washington led by two scores for much of the match, including 27-13 deep into the second half. The Giants scored 14 unanswered points to force overtime. In extra time, Giants kicker Dominic Zvada missed a field goal attempt. Cam Skattebo then fumbled in Washington territory, and Washington's Jayden Daniels let the clock expire with no timeouts left, leaving the game tied. The result is the third NFL tie between the two teams, and the 31st tie in league history.
