Giants at Texans
New York Giants 45, Houston Texans 38 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Giants 45 6 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Texans 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJaxson Dart 385 yds passingDavid Montgomery 101 yds rushingSincere Brown 201 yds receivingWill Anderson Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 459 · 365Passing yards 362 · 264Rushing yards 97 · 101Completions 15/22 · 17/29Yards per carry 6.9 · 10.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 45-38 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positions, making this contest critical for postseason aspirations. The Giants emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the game.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants with an impressive performance, throwing for 385 yards and five touchdowns, while Sincere Brown was his primary target, racking up 201 receiving yards. David Montgomery kept the Texans competitive with his 101 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Giants' aerial assault.
Defensively, Will Anderson Jr. stood out for Houston, recording five total tackles and two sacks, but the Texans struggled to contain the Giants' relentless offense. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Dart found Brown for a critical touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in the Giants' favor. Overall, the Giants' ability to capitalize on big plays ultimately secured their victory in this high-scoring affair.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 15/22 | 68% | 385 | 5 | 1 | 131.6 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 16/28 | 57% | 214 | 2 | 0 | 105.3 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1/1 | 100% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 13 | 98 | 7.5 | 17 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 10 | 101 | 10.1 | 23 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Sincere BrownWR | 5 | 201 | 40.2 | 85 | 3 | 95 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 22 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 26 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Danny GrayWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 63 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 34 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| British BrooksFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 5 | 57 |