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Cincinnati scored 35 straight after halftime in Baltimore, Tampa Bay put 26 on Carolina in one quarter, Atlanta handed San Francisco its first loss, the Giants won in overtime in Houston, and Seattle held Kansas City to a field goal. Here is every Sunday final with its box score.
The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Minnesota Vikings, partly because of the play of Daniel Jones. But what Shane Steichen said after the game will enrage fans.
Giants rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy earns his first win in his first start, leading New York to a 28‑17 overtime victory over the Houston Texans. He completes 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards while the Giants rush for four touchdowns, with Devin Singletary delivering the game‑winner. On Instagram, McCarthy’s wife Katya celebrates the triumph with a heartfelt post, referencing their high‑school romance, his 2024 Michigan national‑title ring, and their baby born in September 2025. The win moves the Giants to the top of the NFC East at 4‑2‑1 as they look ahead to a Week 7 Monday Night matchup against the Cowboys.
Steve Mariucci says the New York Giants’ trade for former Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is a win, especially after starter Jaxson Dart’s season‑ending knee injury. McCarthy’s debut against the Saints saw him throw for 243 yards and a touchdown, sparking a 17‑point fourth‑quarter surge in a 34‑27 loss and earning him the starting nod from coach John Harbaugh. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy praises his mobility and scrambling ability as a better fit than Jameis Winston, but notes his inconsistent Vikings record (11 TDs, 12 INTs in 10 starts). The trade’s success now hinges on McCarthy’s consistency.
In the Giants' 27-21 win over the Texans, rookie running back Cam Skattebo draws a rare unnecessary‑roughness penalty for lowering his helmet, costing New York a 15‑yard loss. He becomes the only offensive player flagged for a helmet‑lowering this season, joining a short list of RBs penalized for roughness. Former Buccaneers star Leonard Fournette jokes on Instagram that he'll help cover the pending fine, recalling his own $13,367 fine in 2022. Coaches and former players, including John Harbaugh and Jacob Hester, protest the call, warning Skattebo’s hard‑running style may attract more costly flags.
At NRG Stadium on October 25, the New York Giants edged the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime, snapping the Texans' home drought but leaving big questions. Houston falls to 0-4 at home, with a sluggish 54 yards total versus New York's 420. The Giants boasted 65 plays, 31 passes and 34 rushes, while Texas managed only 84 rushes for 25 yards. Turnovers were absent for both sides, but the Titans' defense sputtered on third‑down conversions and fatigue in overtime. Returning veteran Tank Dell recorded a lone catch, a carry and a solid punt return, offering a bright spot. The piece critiques the Texans' ineffective run game and defensive lapses, warning that without home‑field wins the playoff hopes dim.
The former first-round pick is finally starting to play like it.
The Cowboys face a make‑or‑break showdown against a depleted Eagles on Oct. 26, 2026. After a strong defensive second‑half last week, Dallas gets starters Demarvion Overshown and Cobie Durant back, but must exploit the Eagles’ weakened offensive line and backup quarterback. A win could launch a late‑season surge with two easier games ahead, while a loss would deepen the 2.5‑game gap behind the Giants in the NFC East. Analysts note the Cowboys’ new O‑line and recent defensive performances as key, and a potential Josh Sweat trade looms as Dallas tries to salvage its playoff hopes.
Giants RB Cam Skattebo reclaimed his starting role on Oct. 4 against the Houston Texans, only to be hit with a controversial 13‑yard helmet‑lowering penalty after a hard hit on safety M.J. Stewart. Fans erupted on social media, calling the call “ridiculous” and comparing it to the leniency given to Chargers linebacker Fred Warner. Despite the flag, Skattebo rushed for 7 yards, later added a 19‑yard fake‑sneak gain and capped the drive with a 16‑yard touchdown, showcasing his impact on the Giants’ offense. The team now heads into a Week 8 bye before traveling to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
After a 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans, Giants RB Cam Skattebo fanned the flames of controversy by slamming an NFL unnecessary‑roughness call that sent his helmet‑lowering hit viral. Despite the penalty—and potential fines—Skattebo vows to keep playing his aggressive style, finishing with a career‑high 124 rushing yards, a touchdown and two long runs. His 17 carries reaffirm him as the Giants’ lead back, helping New York improve to 4‑2‑1 and retain first place in the NFC East heading into a mid‑season bye.
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The Houston Texans squandered a winnable home game, falling 27-21 in overtime to JJ McCarthy’s New York Giants on Oct. 26, 2026. Despite rallying to force OT, Houston’s offense went three‑and‑out and surrendered a 30‑yard walk‑off TD by Devin Singletary after a 42‑yard run by Cam Skattebo. The Texans managed just 237 yards, 84 rushing yards, and 3‑of‑12 third‑down conversions, while CJ Stroud posted a season‑low 153 passing yards and two TDs. New York dominated time of possession (36 minutes) and racked up 420 yards, with Cam Skattebo gaining 124 yards on the ground. Critics pinpoint offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s stagnant game plan and the defense’s failure to stop the run as key factors in Houston’s 2‑5, winless‑at‑home skid.
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The Houston Texans fall 27-21 to the New York Giants in Week 7, dropping to 2-5, while star receiver Jaylin Noel suffers a turf‑toe injury that ends his night. Noel, who had 107 yards the week before, left the game after a fourth‑quarter kickoff return and finished with two catches for minus‑3 yards and a 21‑yard kickoff return. Coach DeMeco Ryans confirms Noel is still being evaluated and will wear a boot during the upcoming bye week, leaving his return timeline uncertain. The loss also highlights lingering pass‑catching woes for the Texans.
Cam Skattebo questions the league’s treatment of his aggressive running style.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans blasted the Houston Texans' "ridiculous" penalty problem after a 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 25. Houston racked up eight penalties for 80 yards, part of a season‑long trend of averaging over eight flags per game in the first seven weeks. Ryans demanded accountability, warning that the team must fix the issue or consider personnel changes. Despite CJ Stroud’s 153‑yard, two‑TD effort and Marvin Harrison Jr.’s touchdown, the penalties stifled the offense. The Texans now have a bye before facing the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 8.
After Sunday’s matchups, the Chicago Bears stay atop the NFC Wild Card race at 5‑2, a half‑game ahead of the Lions for the fifth seed. The Vikings remain the only unbeaten team (6‑0) after a 16‑10 win over Indianapolis, while the Lions upset the Packers 20‑17, reshuffling the 6‑7 spots. The current NFC standings show the Vikings, 49ers, Giants and Panthers clinching the top four seeds, with the Bears poised for a Monday Night Football showdown in Seattle. Upcoming Week 8 games feature the Packers vs. Panthers, Lions vs. Vikings, and Bears in Seattle.
Jonathan Taylor’s wife, Ayanna Chapman, sparked fresh trade rumors with an Instagram series asking fans if her life will become a "Colts transaction watch" ahead of the November 10 deadline. She points to Indianapolis’ 2-5 start, the recent firing of GM Chris Ballard, and the team’s depleted draft capital after trading first‑round picks for Sauce Gardner as signs a new GM might move Taylor. While Taylor remains noncommittal, reports link the Packers, Seahawks, Vikings, Broncos, Giants and others to potential interest. Taylor, the league’s leading rusher last season with 1,585 yards and 18 TDs, is under a two‑year, $44 million extension through 2028, making any trade costly.
The 49ers drop their first game of the season but stay second in the NFC behind the 6‑0 Vikings, keeping the No. 1 seed within reach thanks to a head‑to‑head tiebreaker edge. After Week 7 the Niners sit 6‑1 overall and 3‑0 in the West, while Seattle sits 4‑3 and the Rams 3‑4. Across the conference, Minnesota leads at 6‑0, followed by New York (4‑2‑1) and Carolina (3‑3). The article notes the Vikings’ tough remaining slate, the Giants’ surprise surge under J.J. McCarthy, and the volatility of other contenders like the Seahawks, Rams and Falcons, underscoring how much still hangs in the balance.
In his first start, Giants rookie QB J.J. McCarthy leads New York to a 27‑21 overtime win at Houston, throwing for 252 yards on 20‑of‑28 while the offense adds three rushing scores. After the victory, Coach John Harbaugh hands McCarthy a game ball and he delivers an impassioned locker‑room speech that fans quickly praise on social media. The win lifts the Giants to 4‑2‑1 and extends McCarthy’s unbeaten streak against CJ Stroud (3‑0) from their college days. The Giants now eye a bye week before traveling to face the Eagles on Nov. 8.
The New York Giants are heading into their bye week with momentum, confidence and a statement victory after surviving a late Houston rally and defeating the Texans, 27-21, in overtime on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium. In a game that showcased the Giants’ physicality, resilience and ability to respond under pressure, running back Devin Singletary […] The post Giants Outlast Texans in Overtime Thriller as Devin Singletary Delivers Walk-Off Winner appeared first on Back Sports Page .
NFL Week 7 delivered several disappointing performances, highlighted by the Carolina Panthers' 43-0 loss to the Buccaneers, where Baker Mayfield threw just 11 passes and the defense surrendered 26 points in the second quarter. The Packers’ Josh Jacobs continued the league’s worst rushing attack, managing only 3.3 yards per carry on 11 carries. The San Francisco 49ers piled up 400 offensive yards but fumbled twice and threw two interceptions, barely edging the Falcons. New York Jets kicker Jason Sanders missed a crucial field goal in a 21-18 loss to Miami, and the Houston Texans were outplayed by the Giants despite a favorable matchup.
The Minnesota Vikings sit atop the NFC at 6‑0, solidifying their position as the conference's sole unbeaten team after the 49ers slipped to 6‑1 in Week 7. In the NFC North, Chicago (5‑2) and Detroit (4‑2) win, while Green Bay falls to 4‑3, leaving all four division teams above .500 and on track for playoff spots. The latest standings show the Vikings leading, followed by the 49ers, Giants (4‑2‑1), Panthers (3‑3) and the rest of the pack. The Kansas City Chiefs aim to match Minnesota’s perfect record in the upcoming Sunday night game.
In his first New York Giants start, former Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy sparks a 27‑21 overtime win over the Houston Texans. He throws 20‑of‑28 for 252 yards with no turnovers, while Devin Singletary caps the game with a 30‑yard TD run after Cam Skattebo’s 42‑yard gain. Coach John Harbaugh praises McCarthy’s resilience, noting his Michigan championship, injury setbacks and a trade for a fifth‑round pick. The victory lifts the Giants to 4‑2‑1, topping the NFC East before a Week 8 bye.