Giants Beat Texans 27-21 in Overtime
Devin Singletary scored the overtime winner as New York improved to 4-2-1 behind 252 passing yards from J.J. McCarthy.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime at Reliant Stadium, with former Texan Devin Singletary scoring the game-winning 30-yard touchdown run. The victory moved New York to 4-2-1 while Houston fell to 2-5.
- Giants coach John Harbaugh benched Jameis Winston and inserted quarterback J.J. McCarthy into the starting lineup for his first start of the season. McCarthy responded by completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards.
- Cam Skattebo anchored the ground attack with 124 rushing yards on 17 carries, including a decisive 42-yard run in overtime that set up the winning score. The Giants combined for a season-high 188 rushing yards against Houston's defense.
- Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw two touchdowns but finished with a season-low 153 passing yards as Houston's offense struggled. The defense, once league-leading, allowed 342 yards per game this season, contributing to the 2-5 record.
- Both teams enter a bye week before returning to play on November 8. The Giants will face the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Texans visit the Los Angeles Chargers.
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HOUSTON, TX — Devin Singletary scored on a 30-yard touchdown run in overtime Sunday, lifting the New York Giants to a 27-21 victory over the Houston Texans in overtime.Giants' Cam Skattebo rushed for 124 yards on 17 carries, including a 42-yard run in overtime that set up Singletary's game-winning touchdown. He also scored on a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter. Learn More Here.
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