Houston has thrown for 1,621 yards, second only to the Rams, and C.J. Stroud has one interception in six games. Our Giants vs Texans prediction asks why the Texans are 2-4.
The New York Giants are 3-2-1 after their tie in Washington, and concede 5.05 yards a carry, the second-worst figure in the NFL. The Houston Texans are 2-4 at +1.
Giants vs Texans: our editor’s props
Two editor’s calls on this game, alongside the live Signal numbers.
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Giants vs Texans: 2026 form so far
A 2-4 team with the better numbers against a 3-2-1 team with the better record. Each attack in the table is measured against the defence it meets, not against the league.
Giants attack against the Texans defence
| Per game | Giants offence | Texans allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 228.8 | 246.0 |
| Rushing yards | 104.8 | 83.0 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Passer rating | 85.6 | 96.6 |
| Touchdowns | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Third-down conversion | 41.7% | 40.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Texans attack against the Giants defence
| Per game | Texans offence | Giants allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 270.2 | 190.2 |
| Rushing yards | 84.8 | 135.5 |
| Yards per carry | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Passer rating | 100.5 | 88.7 |
| Touchdowns | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 39.0% | 41.7% |
| Red-zone conversion | 56.5% | 75.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.3 | 1.3 |
Houston concedes 3.43 yards a carry, third-best in the NFL. The Giants give up 5.05, which is the widest gap between these two teams.
Giants vs Texans quarterback matchup
C.J. Stroud has nine touchdown passes to one interception at 100.9. New York has used two quarterbacks: J.J. McCarthy started last week at 90.0, with Jameis Winston on 76.4 from five games.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | J.J. McCarthy | 11/21, 243 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 90.0 rtg | 11/21, 243 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 90.0 rtg (2 games) |
| Jameis Winston | 14/26, 152 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT, 52.1 rtg | 90/158, 957 yds, 7 TD, 5 INT, 76.4 rtg (5 games) | |
| Texans | C.J. Stroud | 24/34, 312 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, 116.3 rtg | 143/219, 1714 yds, 9 TD, 1 INT, 100.9 rtg (6 games) |
Giants vs Texans injury report and team news
Houston has thrown for 1,621 yards, the second-highest total in the NFL.
New York concedes 5.05 yards a carry, second only to Carolina’s 5.12.
Marvin Harrison Jr. joined Houston from Arizona in a trade on 11 October.
A 2-4 team that does not look like one
Houston is 2-4 with a positive point differential, 1,621 passing yards and 18 sacks as a defence. Those are not losing numbers.
C.J. Stroud has thrown one interception in six games, and the Giants have recorded eight sacks as a defence.
New York’s problem is the run: 5.05 a carry conceded and 75.0% of red-zone trips finished against it. Houston does not run it well, which is the one thing keeping this close.
Players to watch
- C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB): 1,714 yards, nine scores and one interception.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (HOU, WR): Traded in from Arizona on 11 October.
- Cam Skattebo (NYG, RB): Fronts a ground game at 3.77 a carry.
- Malik Nabers (NYG, WR): First read in a passing game worth 1,373 yards.
How to watch Giants vs Texans in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 25 at NRG Stadium in Houston. CTV shows a Sunday afternoon game in each region, so check your local listings for this one, and RDS has the French-language call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Giants vs Texans |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 7, 2026 NFL season |
Giants vs Texans prediction and score projection
Our Giants vs Texans prediction is Houston by 23-17. The Texans have the better quarterback, the better pass rush and the better run defence.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 7 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Patriots @ Bears | Patriots 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Steelers @ Saints | Steelers 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bengals @ Ravens | Ravens 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Browns @ Titans | Browns 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Colts @ Vikings | Vikings 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Dolphins @ Jets | Jets 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Giants @ Texans | Texans 23-17 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | 49ers @ Falcons | 49ers 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Buccaneers @ Panthers | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Broncos @ Cardinals | Broncos 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Packers @ Lions | Lions 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Rams @ Raiders | Rams 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Chiefs @ Seahawks | Chiefs 24-23 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Cowboys @ Eagles | Eagles 23-20 | Read |
The rest of the week is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 7 game the same way. This one crosses the conferences, so the AFC Championship odds and the NFC Championship odds are both worth a look as the season develops.
Giants vs Texans FAQ
Houston. Our Signal model has the Texans favoured and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page. Houston is 2-4 but +1; the Giants are 3-2-1 at -4.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 25, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at NRG Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Yes, traded from Arizona on 11 October.
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