J.J. McCarthy’s First Home Start Sees Career-High Passing Yards Marred by Late Interception
In East Rutherford, N.J., New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy had his first home start, achieving a career-high in passing yards. However, pressure from the Commanders led to a late interception that spoiled his performance.
Rochester, NY, November 13, 2026 —
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy experienced a notable moment in his young career during his first home start. The game saw McCarthy achieve a personal best in passing yards.
Despite the individual success in yardage, the outcome of the game was ultimately impacted by a critical play. McCarthy threw a late interception, a turnover attributed to pressure from the Commanders. This late-game error appeared to spoil his otherwise record-setting performance in passing yards. The specific details regarding the final score or the significance of the interception beyond spoiling the performance were not provided in the summary. The summary does not specify the exact date of the game or the final outcome.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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