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Giants beat Texans in overtime as McCarthy and Skattebo deliver
The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime on the road.
It was J.J. McCarthy’s first start for New York, after the quarterback was traded from the Minnesota Vikings.
McCarthy threw for 252 yards without a turnover, helping the Giants challenge one of the NFL’s strongest defenses.
Running back Cam Skattebo returned to a major role after being benched in Week 6, rushing for 124 yards and a touchdown.
His 42-yard run in overtime set up Devin Singletary’s game-winning score.
Coach John Harbaugh gave both players chances to respond, and their performances helped the Giants keep winning.
The sources do not say what comes next for the team or either player.
The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime on Oct. 25, 2026.
J.J. McCarthy threw for 252 yards without a turnover in his first start for New York.
Cam Skattebo ran for 124 yards and a touchdown after receiving no touches in Week 6.
Skattebo’s 42-yard run in overtime set up Devin Singletary’s walkoff score.
Malik Nabers had seven catches for 111 yards.
- Who
- The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans.
- What
- New York won 27-21 in overtime.
- When
- Oct. 25, 2026.
- Where
- On the road against the Houston Texans; the city is not stated.
- Why
- The Giants won after McCarthy and Skattebo delivered strong performances, with Skattebo setting up the winning score in overtime.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
McCarthy was traded from the Vikings to the Giants.
Skattebo received no touches after a costly fumble the previous week.
McCarthy made his first start for New York, while Skattebo returned to prominence in the lineup.
Skattebo ran for 42 yards, setting up Singletary’s walkoff score.
- Final score
- Giants 27, Texans 21 in overtime
- McCarthy
- 252 passing yards, no turnovers
- Skattebo
- 124 rushing yards and one touchdown
- Skattebo’s overtime run
- 42 yards
- Malik Nabers
- Seven catches, 111 yards
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