NewsGiants Beat Texans 27–21 in OT: Singletary Scores After Skattebo's 42-Yard Run
A 30-yard touchdown run by former Texan Devin Singletary ended the game in overtime, one snap after Cam Skattebo broke a 42-yard run.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2026 — The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27–21 in overtime in a game that changed direction twice in its closing minutes. Houston forced the extra period with a late touchdown, but New York answered with a decisive running sequence after the Texans failed to score on their first overtime possession.
How did the Giants win in overtime?
Houston opened overtime with the ball but punted after a three-and-out. New York then turned to its running game. Cam Skattebo burst for 42 yards, carrying the Giants to the Houston 30. On the following play, Devin Singletary ran 30 yards for the walk-off touchdown against his former team. The game ended 2 minutes, 35 seconds into overtime.
That two-play finish is the essential explanation behind the score: a quick defensive stop created an opportunity, and two long rushes prevented Houston from getting another possession. It also contrasted sharply with the Texans' late-game momentum.
Why did the Texans force overtime?
Houston trailed 21–14 late in regulation but C.J. Stroud found Xavier Hutchinson for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 52 seconds left, bringing the score level at 21. The Texans had survived a difficult second half and earned a chance to win, but could not sustain the first drive of overtime.
Stroud completed 17 of 28 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns, according to postgame reporting. Houston also got long first-half field goals from Ka'imi Fairbairn, but its offense could not match the Giants' rushing production when the game was decided.
Key player statistics from Giants vs Texans
J.J. McCarthy, making his first start for New York, completed 20 of 28 throws for 252 yards. Cam Skattebo rushed for 124 yards and scored a touchdown. Malik Nabers caught seven passes for 111 yards. New York totaled 188 rushing yards and 420 total yards, compared with Houston's 237 total yards in postgame statistics.
The Giants' 4–2–1 record heading into their bye week gives context to the win. Houston fell to 2–5. Those records are snapshots after Sunday's game, not projections of the rest of the season.
What does the result mean?
For New York, the takeaway is that a run game which had not featured Skattebo a week earlier delivered the game's biggest plays. For Houston, the comeback showed late resilience, but the inability to move the ball in overtime was costly. The official team recap and independent reporting agree on the 27–21 final and the two decisive rushing plays.
Giants vs Texans quick questions
Who won the Giants–Texans game on October 25?
The Giants won 27–21 in overtime.
Who scored the winning touchdown?
Devin Singletary scored on a 30-yard run, immediately after Cam Skattebo's 42-yard run.
Who started at quarterback for the Giants?
J.J. McCarthy made his first start for New York and threw for 252 yards.
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