Giants defeat Texans 27-21 in overtime at Reliant Stadium

On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, the New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The Giants, who entered the game with a 4-2-1 record, overcame a 2-5 Texans squad.

Cam Skattebo, returning as the Giants' lead running back, recorded 17 carries for 124 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and a 42-yard run that set up Devin Singletary’s 30-yard overtime touchdown.

Devin Singletary’s 30-yard run in overtime provided the decisive score.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy started for the Giants, completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards.

Coach John Harbaugh, who benched Jameis Winston for the start, praised McCarthy’s performance, saying he made “great throws.”

In overtime, the Texans received the ball first, but the Giants’ defense forced a three-and-out, with Kayvon Thibodeaux dropping a potential interception on second down.

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes but finished with a season-low 153 passing yards.

Two weeks earlier, Skattebo’s overtime fumble had cost the Giants a chance at a win, making his contributions in this game a notable turnaround.