New York
Giants
2-4
58
FINAL
41
Houston
Texans
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 58-41 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Giants' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower against a resilient Texans squad.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 458 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns. On the receiving end, Quentin Johnston had a standout performance with 152 receiving yards, creating mismatches that the Texans' defense struggled to contain. Jahmyr Gibbs was a bright spot for Houston, rushing for 168 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Giants' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Chop Robinson recorded a pivotal sack, while Darien Porter added an interception that halted a promising Texans drive, marking a critical moment in the game. With both teams trading blows, it was the Giants' defensive stops that ultimately secured their victory, allowing them to maintain control in a hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 22 | 18 | 82% | 458 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 267 | 4 | 2 | 97.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 168 | 9.3 | 17 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 14 | 76 | 5.4 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 46 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 35 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 10 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 55 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 41 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 2 | 24 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Jason Sanders | P | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

