J.J. McCarthy, Giants take 7-3 lead on Texans

J.J. McCarthy has taken over as the Giants’ starting quarterback, and Cam Skattebo has resumed his role as the team’s lead running back. The result on the first drive was a nine-play, 66-yard touchdown drive.

McCarthy was 3-for-3 for 52 yards, and Skattebo had two carries for 9 yards. Tyrone Tracy scored on a 2-yard run to give the the Giants a 7-3 lead on the Texans. Malik Nabers caught a 42-yard pass, and wide receiver Darnell Mooney ran for 3 yards on a fourth-and-2 play.

The Texans opened the game with a six-play, 25-yard drive, ending in Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 58-yard field goal.