JJ McCarthy will get the start for the New York Giants against the Houston Texans, according to ESPN, with Jameis Winston backing him up. McCarthy, who was traded from Minnesota, will lead New York in its quest to remain atop the NFC East division with a 3-2-1 record. 

The Giants initially turned to Winston after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. Winston delivered polarizing moments over the past five games. He played well enough, though, to post a 2-1-1 record as the Giants' starting quarterback. Winston struggled on this past Sunday, and he was replaced in the second half by McCarthy, who engineered three fourth-quarter scoring drives. The comeback fell short, however, as the Saints left New Jersey with a 34-27 win. 

"We're working through that now, homing in on a decision," coach John Harbaugh said in his most recent quarterback comments.

McCarthy faces a Texans team that is finding its rhythm after a slow start to the season. 

The Texans, after an 0-4 start, have won two straight games following their Sunday victory over the Jaguars in London. While this season hasn't been their best, the Texans have talented players on defense, especially pass rusher Will Anderson, who leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks. While McCarthy's mobility may be an asset, his lack of experience running the Giants' offense could also hold the Giants back. 

Quarterback isn't the only position the Giants need to solidify.  They also need to figure out who the starting running back is after Cam Skattebo — the Giants' starter on paper — inexplicably received zero carries during Sunday's loss to the Saints. Harbaugh said afterward that he is waiting for one of his running backs to earn the job. That player will not be Najee Harris, who was released on Tuesday.