New York
Giants
1-5
7
FINAL
87
Houston
Texans
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the New York Giants 87-7 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. With this decisive victory, the Texans not only solidified their playoff aspirations but also sent a strong message to the league about their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
C.J. Stroud delivered a stunning display, throwing for 198 yards and an impressive seven touchdowns, showcasing his dominance under center. Brashard Smith complemented Stroud’s aerial assault with a powerful ground game, racking up 133 rushing yards. Calvin Austin provided a glimmer of hope for the Giants, leading his team with 56 receiving yards, but it was clear that the Texans’ offense was firing on all cylinders.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, spearheaded by Derek Stingley Jr., who made a staggering five interceptions, a feat that completely shifted the momentum in Houston's favor. Jacob Parrish and Sheldon Rankins contributed with solid tackling and a sack, respectively, but it was Stingley’s game-changing plays that marked the turning point. With the Giants struggling to find any rhythm, the Texans' defense ensured that the game remained firmly in their control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 198 | 7 | 1 | 95.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 38 | 10 | 26% | 128 | 1 | 9 | 10.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brashard Smith | HB | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 8 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 27 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 12 | 29 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

