The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime Sunday, with Cam Skattebo’s 124 rushing yards and six unanswered overtime points helping New York secure its first road victory of the season. A game tied at halftime and again after regulation finally tilted toward the Giants at Reliant Stadium, where 71,052 fans watched the Week 7 matchup require an extra period.

New York improved to 4-2-1, while Houston fell to 2-5 and remained winless at home at 0-4. For the Giants, this was a valuable regular-season result: after entering with a loss and a tie in their previous road appearances, they finally left an opposing stadium with a win.

Giants Find Separation in Overtime

Neither team could establish lasting control through four quarters. New York held a 7-3 advantage after the opening period, but Houston’s 11-point second quarter brought the teams level at 14-14 entering halftime. The Texans outscored the Giants by four in that quarter, erasing the entire opening-period deficit.

A scoreless third quarter kept the pressure on both offenses. With neither side adding points, every opportunity to extend a drive or improve field position carried added importance. The fourth quarter brought scoring back into the picture, but not a decision: each team posted seven points, leaving the score tied 21-21 at the end of regulation.

That set up the decisive extra period. New York scored six points while Houston scored none, turning an afternoon of narrow margins into a 27-21 victory. The supplied game summary does not identify the overtime scoring plays, so the resolution is clear even without a verified account of the winning possession: the Giants delivered the only points after regulation.

Key Performers: New York’s Offensive Leaders

J.J. McCarthy: New York’s passing leader finished with 20/28, 252 YDS, completing 71.4% of his attempts and averaging 9.0 yards per attempt. His efficiency complemented a productive rushing performance, giving the Giants meaningful production through both parts of the offense. Passing touchdown and interception totals were not included in the supplied statistics.

Cam Skattebo: The game’s rushing leader recorded 17 CAR, 124 YDS, 1 TD. His 7.3 yards per carry made him a standout contributor, and his touchdown supplied an important part of New York’s scoring in a matchup that remained level through regulation.

Malik Nabers: The receiving leader posted 7 REC, 111 YDS, averaging 15.9 yards per catch. His receiving yardage represented 44.0% of McCarthy’s passing total. Nabers’ receiving touchdown total was not supplied.

NerdSports Stat: Skattebo and Nabers combined for 235 yards on 24 rushing attempts and receptions—an average of 9.8 yards per touch across those categories.

What Comes Next

The Giants’ 4-2-1 record gives them a useful platform in the NFC playoff race ahead of a division matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 8, at 10:00 AM PST. Houston will look to begin repairing its 2-5 start when it hosts the Los Angeles Chargers that same day at 1:05 PM PST.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New York Giants vs Houston Texans game?

The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 on October 25, 2026.

Who led the New York Giants in passing?

J.J. McCarthy threw for 252 yards. His passing touchdown total was not provided.

Did the game go to overtime?

Yes. The Giants outscored the Texans 6-0 in one overtime period after regulation ended 21-21.

What are both teams’ records after this game?

New York is now 4-2-1; Houston is 2-5.

When is New York Giants’ next game?

The Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.