Giants Upset Texans 27-21 in Overtime, Take Lead in NFC East

The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime in Week 7.

Cam Skattebo was named Player of the Game after his 42‑yard run set up the winning 30‑yard touchdown by Devin Singletary.

Skattebo also scored a 16‑yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and finished with 17 carries for 124 yards.

In his first start of the season, quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards.

Coach John Harbaugh praised McCarthy’s performance, noting his great throws.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes but recorded a season‑low 153 passing yards.

The Texans, entering overtime with a 2‑5 record, failed to score after the Giants defense forced a three‑and‑out, highlighted by Kayvon Thibodeaux dropping a potential interception.

The Giants improved to a 4‑2‑1 record and moved into a leading position in the NFC East.

Over the overtime period, Skattebo and Singletan combined for 72 yards on the two decisive plays.