NFL Week 6 Sunday takeaways: Giants have a new QB1, Bills keep rolling and Shane Steichen is on the hot seat
The Week 6 Sunday games brought a surprise loss for the Colts, a close defeat for the Giants and a win for the Texans over the Jaguars. The article argues that J.J. McCarthy’s late rally makes him the Giants’ leading quarterback option, while Shane Steichen faces pressure after Indianapolis squandered a half-time lead.
Cleveland beat Baltimore to move to 4-2 and a tie for the AFC North lead, despite Deshaun Watson throwing for only 164 yards and the Ravens being without Lamar Jackson. Houston won 34-31 after C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns; the Giants lost 34-27, with McCarthy passing for 243 yards and a touchdown after entering late. Tennessee beat Indianapolis 26-20, recovering from a 13-0 half-time deficit as Daniel Jones threw two interceptions and was sacked six times.
- J.J. McCarthy’s late rally strengthens his case to start for the Giants.
- The Colts lost at home to previously winless Tennessee.
- Cleveland joined Baltimore and Pittsburgh at 4-2.