New York
Giants
4-2
48
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 48-28 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Giants' momentum as they look to position themselves for a strong playoff run, while the Texans will need to regroup after a disappointing outing at home.
Offensively, Jaxson Dart was the star for the Giants, throwing for four touchdowns and demonstrating remarkable efficiency throughout the game. Cam Skattebo complemented the passing attack with a powerful ground game, racking up 137 rushing yards that kept the Texans' defense on its heels. On the other side, C.J. Stroud led the Texans with 320 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Giants' explosive offense.
The New York defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with JT Woods contributing an interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Giants' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite a valiant effort from Dalton Schultz, who garnered 124 receiving yards for Houston, the Giants' defensive pressure ultimately proved too much for the Texans to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 34 | 17 | 320 | 1 | 2 | 68.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 14 | 281 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 13 | 137 | 10.5 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

