McCarthy's late surge leaves Harbaugh weighing Giants QB decision

J.J. McCarthy delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance in a back-and-forth Giants-Saints game. Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback after the game. He later said the process of deciding whether to make a change would start immediately.

McCarthy's fourth-quarter play helped shape a closely contested Giants-Saints matchup, leaving the Giants' quarterback plans unsettled. After the game, Harbaugh chose not to identify a starter, then indicated that deliberations over a possible switch would begin without delay. The central question is whether McCarthy's late showing should alter the team's direction at the position. In football, such calls often require weighing one game's momentum against the offense's broader needs and the message sent to the roster.