New York
Giants
3-2
28
FINAL
20
Houston
Texans
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New York Giants topped the Houston Texans 28-20, marking an important win for the Giants as they push for playoff positioning in Week 7 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standings, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, delivering crucial passes at key moments. Running back Breece Hall contributed significantly on the ground with 84 rushing yards, while wide receiver Malik Nabers was a reliable target, racking up 77 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Texans' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Giants managed to disrupt the Texans' rhythm just enough to seal the win. Although Arvell Reese recorded half a sack, it was Houston's Kamari Lassiter who stood out with six total tackles, providing a valiant effort. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, preventing a late drive from the Texans and allowing New York to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 292 | 2 | 1 | 101.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 196 | 1 | 1 | 73.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 24 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 9 | 14 | 1.6 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 34 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Jackson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

