New York Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy is expected to play in Thursday night's home game against the Washington Commanders after suffering a hip pointer in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
McCarthy left the game early in the second half but returned after missing one series, helping the Giants secure a 19-11 victory. Giants coach John Harbaugh said Monday that McCarthy is "doing well" and that "it does look like he's going to play" on Thursday.
The Giants are 2-0 in games started by McCarthy. On Sunday, he completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. In his first start, he went 20 of 28 for 252 yards in an overtime win over the Houston Texans.
New York's only touchdown on Sunday came during the series McCarthy missed, with backup Jameis Winston throwing a five-yard touchdown pass to tight end Isaiah Likely. Winston went 6 of 8 for 71 yards on the 14-play, 76-yard drive. McCarthy returned and led a 13-play, 54-yard scoring drive, converting two third downs.
With the win, the Giants maintain sole possession of first place in the NFC East. Thursday's game marks nearly one month since the teams tied after Washington botched the final seconds of overtime.
