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Giants Edge Texans 27-21 in Overtime at NRG Stadium

Giants Edge Texans 27-21 in Overtime at NRG Stadium

The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime at NRG Stadium on Sunday.

Devin Singletary scored the game‑winning touchdown on a 30‑yard run to finish the overtime period.

The victory moved the Giants to a 4-2-1 record, while the Texans fell to 2-5.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy made his first start, completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards. He connected with Malik Nabers on a 42‑yard completion that helped set up an early touchdown by Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Jameis Winston contributed a one‑yard quarterback sneak that gave New York a 14-6 lead in the second quarter.

Houston answered before halftime when C.J. Stroud threw a six‑yard touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr.; the Texans converted a two‑point attempt to tie the game at 14-14.

The third quarter featured a scoreless punt exchange before the fourth quarter, when running back Cam Skattebo recorded a career‑high 124 yards on 17 carries and scored on a 16‑yard run, putting the Giants ahead 21-14 with less than nine minutes remaining.

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