New York
Giants
5-1
69
FINAL
18
Houston
Texans
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Houston Texans 69-18 in Week 7 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. The stakes were high for both teams, but the Giants demonstrated their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Texans struggling to keep pace.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 373 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his exceptional ability to connect with his receivers. Malik Nabers emerged as Dart's favorite target, racking up a staggering 277 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle added 72 rushing yards to complement the aerial assault. The Giants' offensive execution was relentless, leaving the Texans' defense scrambling throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants were just as impactful, with Tyler Nubin making a significant mark by intercepting two passes, while D.J. Reader contributed with a sack. Jevon Holland's four total tackles helped maintain pressure and disrupt Houston's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when a timely interception by Nubin set up another quick touchdown for New York, effectively sealing the Texans' fate early in the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 373 | 5 | 0 | 143.7 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 222 | 2 | 2 | 70.0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 136 | 0 | 3 | 29.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 20 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 9 | 277 | 30.8 | 106 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 44 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 36 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

