Giants secure overtime win over Texans 27-21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime on October 25, 2026. Giants running back Cam Skattebo's 42-yard run set up a touchdown by Devin Singletary on the next play, just 2:35 into overtime. The Texans tied the game late in regulation with a touchdown from Xavier Hutchinson. In J.J. McCarthy's first start, the Giants improved to 4-2-1 while the Texans fell to 2-5, likely ending their playoff chances.
- •Giants outgained Texans 420 to 237 in total yards.
- •J.J. McCarthy was 20-for-28 with 252 passing yards.
- •Kayvon Thibodeaux dropped a potential interception in overtime.
- •C.J. Stroud threw two touchdowns for the Texans.
- •Dominic Zvada missed two field goals for the Giants in the first half.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Giants beat Texans 27-21 in overtime
"Giants RB Cam Skattebo ran 42 yards to the Houston 30 in OT, and Devin Singletary scored on next play.
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