J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 yards in 11 minutes. The Giants still lost 34-27.
New Orleans led 34-10 early in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium.
Jameis Winston threw two interceptions. Coach Harbaugh pulled him from the game.
McCarthy entered with just under 12 minutes left. The Giants trailed by 24 points.
His first drive ended with an interception. Then he caught fire.
McCarthy led the Giants to 17 points on their next three drives.
His late scramble made him the team's top rusher on the day.
The Giants reached the Saints' 14-yard line with under 20 seconds left.
His fourth-down pass to Isaiah Likely in the end zone fell incomplete.
His 243 fourth-quarter yards rank second for a non-starter in 25 seasons.
The coach has not named a Week 7 starter. The Giants play at Houston next.
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