New York
Giants
3-3
20
FINAL
30
Houston
Texans
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 7 matchup, the Houston Texans held off the New York Giants with a final score of 30-20, securing a vital victory in their quest for playoff positioning. The win not only boosts the Texans' confidence but also puts them in a stronger position within the competitive landscape of the league.
On the offensive side, Jaxson Dart led the Giants with an impressive 321 passing yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Meanwhile, Woody Marks dominated the ground game for Houston, racking up 122 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the pressure on New York's defense. Malachi Fields was a standout in the receiving corps for the Giants, amassing 128 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Texans' offensive prowess.
Houston's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Jordyn Brooks' eight total tackles and Will Anderson Jr.'s dominant performance with 2.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the game when Jalen Pitre intercepted a critical pass, halting the Giants' momentum and solidifying the Texans' lead. The combination of a strong rush defense and timely turnovers proved essential in securing this important win for Houston.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 321 | 2 | 1 | 106.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 238 | 1 | 0 | 85.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 21 | 122 | 5.8 | 42 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 15 | 87 | 5.8 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 75 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 60 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 71 | 1 | 68 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Trader Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mario Edwards Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 47 |

