Giants Beat Texans 27-21 in Overtime
Cam Skattebo answered a benching with a career-high 124 rushing yards and a touchdown as New York won 27-21 in overtime.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime at Reliant Stadium, with running back Devin Singletary scoring the decisive 30-yard touchdown run to move New York to 4-2-1.
- Head coach John Harbaugh benched Jameis Winston to start quarterback J.J. McCarthy, seeking consistent offensive production after recent team inconsistencies; McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards in his first start.
- Running back Cam Skattebo provided a physical edge with 124 yards on 17 carries, including a decisive 42-yard run in overtime that set up Singletary's score; the Giants recorded a season-high 188 rushing yards.
- Houston's defense allowed 277.2 yards per game last year but has surrendered 342 yards an outing this season, dropping head coach DeMeco Ryans' team to 2-5 and narrowing their playoff margin for error.
- Both teams enter a bye week before returning to action on November 8; the first-place Giants travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles, while Houston visits the Los Angeles Chargers.
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