New York separates in overtime
The New York Giants scored the only six points of overtime to beat the Houston Texans 27-21 at Reliant Stadium in Week 7, earning their first win since a Week 5 tie and Week 6 loss. Neither team could build a lasting advantage in regulation. New York led 7-3 after the first quarter, but Houston outscored the Giants 11-7 in the second to reach halftime tied at 14. After a scoreless third quarter, each team added seven points in the fourth, sending the game to overtime at 21-21. The Giants improved to 4-2-1. Houston dropped to 2-5 after wins over Tennessee and Jacksonville in its previous two games.
Skattebo and Nabers lead the offense
Cam Skattebo powered New York's ground game with 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Devin Singletary added 41 yards and a rushing touchdown on five attempts, giving the two backs a combined 165 rushing yards on 22 carries. J.J. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards. Malik Nabers caught seven of nine targets for 111 yards, while Malachi Fields contributed 83 yards on four catches from five targets. Houston's C.J. Stroud also attempted 28 passes, completing 17 for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Xavier Hutchinson and Marvin Harrison Jr. each caught a touchdown pass. Dalton Schultz finished with five catches for 45 yards, and Woody Marks carried 19 times for 66 yards.
Giants supply the top fantasy returns
Skattebo led the game with 19.1 PPR points, followed by Nabers at 18.1. Singletary's rushing touchdown and three catches helped him reach 14.5, while Fields delivered 12.3. Stroud paced Houston with 16.5 PPR points. Hutchinson scored 11.9 despite totaling just 17 receiving yards, with his touchdown and 12 rushing yards adding value. Harrison's touchdown accounted for much of his 7.6-point finish; he caught one of four targets for six yards.
Next opponents
New York visits the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9 on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. Houston visits the Los Angeles Chargers that day at 4:05 p.m. ET.