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Barry Werner

Colt McCoy picks up first victory as starter since 2014

The New York Giants were up against it going to Seattle with Daniel Jones out and Colt McCoy as the starting quarterback.

However, the former Texas star and NFL journeyman did what he had to do Sunday in the Great Northwest, guiding the Giants to a surprising 17-12 victory over the Seahawks.

McCoy didn’t do much. He threw for 105 yards and a touchdown but he didn’t make many mistakes, throwing just one pick.

The big plus for New York, which won its fourth in a row, was the rushing attack. Wayne Gallman went for 135 yards. Overall Big Blue had 190 yards on the ground.

So, how frequent is it for McCoy to start at QB and win a game? How about it hasn’t happened since 2014.

That victory came Oct, 27, 2014, when McCoy and Washington faced the Dallas Cowboys on a Monday night game.

McCoy was 25-of-30 for 299 yards. He also had a rushing TD in the 20-17 victory.

Overall, McCoy is 8-21 as a starter.

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