Giants at Texans
Houston Texans 14, New York Giants 7 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Giants 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Texans 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJaxson Dart 119 yds passingRico Dowdle 54 yds rushingCalvin Austin 54 yds receivingArvell Reese 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 160 · 191Passing yards 112 · 71Rushing yards 48 · 120Completions 5/15 · 8/13Yards per carry 4.4 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a hard-fought battle, the Houston Texans emerged victorious, defeating the New York Giants 14-7 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, this win solidifies Houston’s position as a contender in the chase for postseason glory.
Offensively, it was Rico Dowdle who shined for the Texans, racking up 54 rushing yards and providing a steady ground game. Jaxson Dart of the Giants led the passing attack with 119 yards, but his efforts were limited as he struggled to find the end zone. Calvin Austin was the standout receiver for New York, contributing 54 yards but unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the game turned on a crucial interception by Kamari Lassiter of the Texans, which stifled a potential Giants scoring drive and swung momentum in Houston's favor. The Texans' ability to contain New York's offense was evident, with Greg Newsome II leading the way with five total tackles. Brian Burns added pressure with two sacks, but it was the Texans’ defensive playmaking that ultimately sealed the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 5/15 | 33% | 119 | 0 | 2 | 23.3 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 8/13 | 62% | 106 | 0 | 1 | 55.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 16 | 54 | 3.4 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 57 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Calvin AustinWR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 11 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Darnell MooneyWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Shelby HarrisDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius WashingtonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |