New York
Giants
4-2
38
FINAL
46
Houston
Texans
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the New York Giants 46-38, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial victories, the Texans showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Giants looking to regroup after a hard-fought battle.
Houston's Anthony Richardson Sr was the standout performer, throwing for 314 yards and three touchdowns, which were pivotal in securing the win. He connected frequently with Malik Nabers, who racked up an impressive 142 receiving yards, further amplifying the Texans' offensive display. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love contributed with 67 rushing yards, providing balance to a diverse and explosive attack.
Defensively, the Texans made their presence felt, with Abdul Carter leading the charge with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Giants' rhythm throughout the game. Dominique Hampton also made an impact with six total tackles, helping Houston maintain control when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter as the Texans' defense held strong, forcing the Giants into a crucial turnover that sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 36 | 19 | 314 | 3 | 2 | 87.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 19 | 244 | 2 | 3 | 52.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Givens | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brennan Jackson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |

