New York
Giants
3-3
28
FINAL
69
Houston
Texans
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Houston Texans toppled the New York Giants with a commanding final score of 69-28. This Week 7 matchup showcased the Texans' relentless attack, securing their place as a formidable contender in the 2026 season. With this victory, Houston continues to build momentum as they chase a playoff berth.
Quarterback Bo Jackson delivered an electrifying performance, throwing for 511 yards and an astounding eight touchdowns, setting the tone for the Texans' offensive explosion. Not to be overlooked, the Giants' Derrick Henry made his mark on the ground with 149 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. shined in the air with 257 receiving yards, providing a glimmer of hope for New York amidst a challenging outing.
Defensively, the Texans' Laiatu Latu led the charge with five total tackles, contributing to a unit that effectively disrupted the Giants' rhythm. The game's pivotal moment came when Houston seized control after a crucial interception, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite the Giants' individual highlights, it was the Texans' cohesive defense and explosive offense that dictated the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Jackson | QB | 33 | 25 | 76% | 511 | 8 | 1 | 144.2 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 40 | 16 | 40% | 307 | 3 | 0 | 92.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 18 | 149 | 8.3 | 27 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | QB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 9 | 257 | 28.6 | 86 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 12 | 187 | 15.6 | 79 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 30 | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 31 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 17 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laiatu Latu | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Beal Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Glendon Miller | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

