New York
Giants
2-4
30
FINAL
16
Houston
Texans
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants secured a convincing 30-16 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 7 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Giants emerged with a crucial win that enhances their postseason aspirations.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with a robust performance, throwing for 277 yards and effectively managing the game. He was complemented by Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 129 yards, showcasing his explosive speed and vision on the field. Malik Nabers also had a standout game, pulling in 128 receiving yards, making key catches that helped sustain drives and put points on the board.
Defensively, the Giants were a force to be reckoned with, led by Kayvon Thibodeaux, who recorded 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Texans' offensive rhythm. The Giants' defense made critical stops, particularly in the second half when they turned the tide of the game. Although E.J. Speed of the Texans tallied 14 tackles, it was the Giants' ability to pressure the quarterback and make timely plays that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 20 | 277 | 1 | 1 | 82.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 30 | 17 | 191 | 2 | 1 | 84.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 24 | 129 | 5.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 12 | 98 | 8.2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

