New York Giants vs Houston Texans — 2026-10-25 Game Analysis

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ESPN game file

New York Giants27atHouston Texans21Recap

Q1 11:40FGHOUKa'imi Fairbairn 58 Yd Field Goal0–3
Q1 6:26TDNYGTyrone Tracy Jr. 2 Yd Rush (Dominic Zvada Kick)7–3
Q2 9:03FGHOUKa'imi Fairbairn 57 Yd Field Goal7–6
Q2 3:32TDNYGJameis Winston 1 Yd Rush (Dominic Zvada Kick)14–6
Q2 0:34TDHOUMarvin Harrison Jr. 6 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (C.J. Stroud Pass to Cade Stover for Two-Point Conversion)14–14
Q4 8:55TDNYGCam Skattebo 16 Yd Rush (Dominic Zvada Kick)21–14
Q4 0:52TDHOUXavier Hutchinson 3 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)21–21
OT 7:25TDNYGDevin Singletary 30 Yd Rush27–21

Recap

On October 25, 2026, the New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime.

Devin Singletary ended the game with a 30-yard touchdown run with 7:25 remaining in the extra period. His score followed a 42-yard run by Cam Skattebo.

Houston received the overtime kickoff but had to punt. The Giants then used their running game to finish a contest that remained unsettled until the extra period.

Skattebo carried 17 times for a career-high 124 yards. He also scored on a 16-yard run to put New York ahead 21-14 in the fourth quarter.

C.J. Stroud forced overtime with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Hutchinson. That score came with 52 seconds remaining in regulation.

J.J. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards in his first start for the Giants. New York finished with 420 total yards and held Houston to 237. The Giants scored 4 rushing touchdowns after managing only 2 across their first 6 games. They improved to 4-2-1, while Houston fell to 2-5.

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Game stats

Statistic	New York Giants	Houston Texans
First downs	22	15
Total yards	420	237
Net passing yards	232	153
Rushing yards	188	84
Yards per play	6.5	4.4
Third-down conversions	5-13	3-12
Fourth-down conversions	2-2	1-1
Red-zone conversions	3-3	2-2
Turnovers	0	0
Penalties–yards	4-50	10-80
Time of possession	35:50	26:45

New York Giants vs Houston Texans — NFL Game Analysis

New York Giants defeated Houston Texans 27–21 in overtime, a 6-point margin. New York Giants led in total offense, 420 to 237. New York Giants led in rushing yards, 188 to 84. New York Giants converted 5 of 13 third downs; Houston Texans converted 3 of 12.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.

New York Giants

Passing

#18J.J. McCarthy

Rushing

#44Cam Skattebo
#26Devin Singletary
#29Tyrone Tracy Jr.
#19Jameis Winston
#17Darnell Mooney
#18J.J. McCarthy

Receiving

#1Malik Nabers
#88Malachi Fields
#86Thomas Fidone II
#26Devin Singletary
#9Isaiah Likely
#17Darnell Mooney
#29Tyrone Tracy Jr.
#44Cam Skattebo

Defense

#41Micah McFadden
#24Ar'Darius Washington
#52Arvell Reese
#5Kayvon Thibodeaux
#3Abdul Carter
#25Jason Pinnock
#97Bobby Jamison-Travis
#48Trace Ford
#21Paulson Adebo
#93Shelby Harris
#2Deonte Banks
#98DJ Reader
#91Darius Alexander
#27Tyler Nubin
#46Zaire Barnes
#31Nic Jones
#22Dru Phillips
#86Thomas Fidone II
#43Raheem Layne
#58Ben Mann

Houston Texans

Passing

#7C.J. Stroud

Rushing

#4Woody Marks
#19Xavier Hutchinson
#7C.J. Stroud
#1Tank Dell
#8Cade Stover

Receiving

#86Dalton Schultz
#1Tank Dell
#14Kayshon Boutte
#19Xavier Hutchinson
#4Woody Marks
#18Marvin Harrison Jr.
#12Nico Collins
#8Cade Stover
#13Jaylin Noel

Defense

#29M.J. Stewart
#39Henry To'oTo'o
#0Azeez Al-Shaair
#3Kamari Lassiter
#98Sheldon Rankins
#2Calen Bullock
#51Will Anderson Jr.
#24Derek Stingley Jr.
#72Tommy Togiai
#35Jake Hansen
#90Jadeveon Clowney
#34Bryce Hall
#55Danielle Hunter
#11Tremon Smith
#93Kayden McDonald
#95Jaden Crumedy
#50Kenneth Murray Jr.
#94Dominique Robinson
#9Brevin Jordan
#8Cade Stover
#30Wade Woodaz
#96Logan Hall

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