Giants at Texans
Houston Texans 41, New York Giants 21 · LongHallML
Final Score
Giants 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Texans 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPC.J. Stroud 304 yds passingBreece Hall 138 yds rushingMalik Nabers 106 yds receivingDerek Stingley Jr 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 244 · 445Passing yards 225 · 304Rushing yards 19 · 141Completions 14/25 · 18/28Yards per carry 3.8 · 5.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive matchup, the Houston Texans topped the New York Giants 41-21 in Week 7 of the 2026 season, securing a crucial victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess, demonstrating a balance of power and precision that overwhelmed the Giants throughout the game.
C.J. Stroud was the star of the night for Houston, throwing for 304 yards and four touchdowns, leading an explosive aerial attack. Breece Hall complemented Stroud's performance with a dominant rushing display, racking up 138 yards on the ground, while the Giants’ Malik Nabers put up a solid effort with 106 receiving yards but could not match the Texans’ firepower.
Defensively, the Texans made significant contributions that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Derek Stingley Jr.'s two interceptions, which stifled any potential Giants' momentum. Sheldon Rankins added pressure with a sack, but it was the Texans' ability to create turnovers that ultimately shifted the game's dynamics, allowing them to build and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 14/25 | 56% | 236 | 3 | 3 | 88.0 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 18/28 | 64% | 304 | 4 | 0 | 140.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie JonesWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 21 | 138 | 6.6 | 37 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 62 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 14 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 53 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 4 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey GolstonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack KellyWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 5 | 41 |