New York
Giants
3-3
24
FINAL
21
Houston
Texans
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Houston Texans, edging out a 24-21 victory. With both teams vying for momentum in the 2026 season, this win was crucial for the Giants as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard dominated on the ground, racking up 115 rushing yards and providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Texans' defense on its heels. The combination of Dart's precision and Pollard's power proved too much for Houston to handle.
On the defensive side, the Texans struggled to contain the Giants' offensive rhythm, with Jalen Pitre leading the team with seven tackles but unable to create the necessary turnovers to swing momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, denying Houston a late-game chance to tie the score. Despite a valiant effort, including a standout performance from Nico Collins with 99 receiving yards, the Texans fell just short of pulling off the comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 44 | 26 | 270 | 2 | 1 | 82.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 42 | 18 | 237 | 1 | 1 | 59.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 18 | 115 | 6.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

