- J.J. McCarthy will start at quarterback in Week 7 against the Houston Texans, coach John Harbaugh announced after Wednesday’s practice.
- At the same time, Paulson Adebo has been designated for return and was back on the field Wednesday as a limited participant, putting him in position to rejoin a secondary that has been stretched thin.
- Over that span, Stroud ranks fourth in EPA per play, second in success rate and second in completion rate, and he is averaging 8.43 yards per attempt.
- That is the backdrop for a game that already carries some pressure in the standings.
- The Giants enter Week 7 at 3-2-1, while the Texans are 2-4.
Giants turn to J.J. McCarthy as Paulson Adebo’s return could reshape Week 7 in Houston
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- gmenhq.com, “Paulson Adebo's return comes at the perfect time for struggling Giants' secondary,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- New York Giants, “Giants vs. Texans Week 7 Injury Report: Tremaine Edmunds DNP, Andrew Thomas LP,” Oct. 22, 2026.
- New York Giants, “J.J. McCarthy to start for Giants in Week 7 vs. Texans,” Oct. 21, 2026.
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