New York
Giants
5-1
58
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Houston Texans 58-28 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only boosts the Giants' momentum but also solidifies their position in the playoff race, as they continue to establish themselves as a formidable contender.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone with precision. Meanwhile, Cam Skattebo anchored the ground game with 142 rushing yards, contributing significantly to the Giants' offensive onslaught. Although Jayden Higgins of the Texans put up an impressive 212 receiving yards, the Giants' offensive firepower proved too much to handle.
On the defensive side, the Giants made their mark, with Brian Burns recording two sacks and Arvell Reese snagging two interceptions, both pivotal in shifting the momentum of the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Reese's second interception set up another quick score for the Giants, extending their lead and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Texans. The Giants' ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure the quarterback was critical in securing this dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 21 | 358 | 6 | 0 | 149.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 32 | 14 | 330 | 4 | 4 | 81.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 142 | 11.8 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 6 | 212 | 35.3 | 4 | 78 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 151 | 18.9 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

