Giants Earn OT Road Victory in JJ McCarthy’s First Start vs Texans

On Sunday in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, the New York Giants traveled to Houston and secured a key road win in quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s first start with the team.

The Giants opened the game with a 66‑yard drive that ended with McCarthy hitting Nabers, giving New York a 7‑3 lead on the first possession.

The contest extended into overtime, where the Giants emerged victorious, earning an OT win credited by head coach John Harbaugh.

Harbaugh highlighted contributions from McCarthy and running back Cam Skattebo, noting that Skattebo rushed for a career‑high 124 yards.

The victory marked the Giants’ first win on the road of the season and underscored McCarthy’s immediate impact after being acquired from Minnesota.