New York
Giants
3-3
35
FINAL
38
Houston
Texans
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 38-35, securing a crucial win in their quest for playoff positioning. The stakes were high as both teams fought to maintain their momentum in a competitive season, making this clash a must-watch for fans.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants put on a remarkable performance, throwing for 418 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and keep the Giants in contention. Darius Slayton was his primary target, racking up 146 receiving yards, while David Montgomery led the Texans on the ground with 70 rushing yards, contributing to the team's balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Kayden McDonald’s 1.5 sacks and Kamari Lassiter’s critical interception. With the game hanging in the balance, Houston’s defense stepped up at pivotal moments, stifling the Giants' attempts to regain the lead late in the fourth quarter. This performance not only secured the victory but also underscored the importance of defensive contributions in high-stakes matchups.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 54 | 35 | 418 | 4 | 1 | 105.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 23 | 15 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 114.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 16 | 70 | 4.4 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 12 | 26 | 2.2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slayton | WR | 9 | 146 | 16.2 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 10 | 121 | 12.1 | 1 | 28 | 2 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Okoye | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

