New York Giants at Houston Texans

Injuries noted

New York Giants: Gunner Olszewski (IR) — Olszewski (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve by the Giants on Monday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.; Roy Robertson-Harris (IR) — ir; Rico Payton (IR) — Payton (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.; Jarrick Bernard-Converse (IR) — ir; Thaddeus Dixon (IR); Calvin Austin III (IR) — The Giants placed Austin (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.; Korie Black (IR-R) — Black (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return by the Giants on Monday, Dan Salomone and Matt Citak of the team's official site report.; Paulson Adebo (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Limited. The Giants activated Adebo (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.; Chauncey Golston (IR) — The Giants placed Golston (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.; Jaxson Dart (IR) — Dart recently underwent surgery to repair the meniscus and MCL in his left knee, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.; Brian Burns (IR) — The Giants placed Burns (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.; Braxton Berrios (IR) — Berrios (foot) underwent successful surgery Friday to repair a Lisfranc injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.; Tyler Nubin (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Neck); practice: Limited. questionable; Theo Johnson (Doubtful) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Doubtful (Neck); practice: DNP. Johnson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.; Greg Newsome II (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Concussion); practice: DNP. Newsome (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.; Tremaine Edmunds (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Shoulder); practice: DNP. Edmunds (chest) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.; Jermaine Eluemunor (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Calf); practice: Limited.; Marcus Mbow (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Limited. questionable; Jevon Holland (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Concussion); practice: Limited. Holland (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Houston Texans: E.J. Speed (PUP-R) — Speed (quadriceps) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Texans on Sunday.; Graham Mertz (IR) — ir; Solomon Byrd (IR) — Byrd (ankle) reverted to the Texans' injured-reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.; Ali Gaye (IR) — The Texans placed Gaye (knee) on injured reserve Sunday.; Sam Hagen (IR) — The Texans placed Hagen (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.; Jayden Higgins (IR) — ir; Dylan Horton (IR) — The Texans placed Horton (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.; K.C. Ossai (IR) — The Texans placed Ossai (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday.; Jake Hummel (IR) — Hummel isn't expected to resume practicing this week while he continues to recover from groin surgery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.; Mario Edwards Jr. (IR) — The Texans placed Edwards on injured reserve Wednesday.; British Brooks (IR) — Brooks (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday.; Jaylin Smith (IR) — Smith (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Texans on Tuesday.; David Montgomery (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Groin); practice: DNP. Montgomery (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.; Jalen Pitre (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Shoulder); practice: DNP. Pitre (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.; Reed Blankenship (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Concussion); practice: DNP. Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.; Jawhar Jordan (Out) — Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that Jordan was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.; Blake Fisher (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Thumb); practice: DNP. Fisher (thumb) has been ruled out against the Giants on Sunday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.; Tank Dell (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Full.

QUARTERBACK

• C.J. Stroud is the projected starting quarterback for HOU

  7.83 Y/A

  Through 6 games in 2026, C.J. Stroud threw for 1714 passing yards, completed 65.3% of his passes and averaged 7.83 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3041 yards, completed 64.5% and averaged 7.19 yards per attempt, 19-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

• J.J. McCarthy is the projected starting quarterback for NYG

  11.57 Y/A

  Through 2 games in 2026, J.J. McCarthy threw for 243 passing yards, completed 52.4% of his passes and averaged 11.57 yards per attempt. Last season over 10 games he threw for 1632 yards, completed 57.6% and averaged 6.72 yards per attempt, 11-12 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 1-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in.

TRENCHES

• HOU: 83 rushing yards allowed per game to NYG's 135.5

  52.5 YPG

  Houston allows 83 rushing yards a game while the Giants give up 135.5, both over 6 games. Six games is a reasonable sample, and when combined with Houston's sack rate, it points to a defensive front controlling the line. For Giants at Texans, Houston's backs have the easier ground matchup, and the Giants may be forced to throw into the pressure.

• NYG: 104.8 rushing yards per game to HOU's 84.8

  20 YPG

  NYG is at 104.8 rushing yards per game over 6 games; HOU is at 84.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season NYG was at 129.1 over 17 games and HOU at 108.9 over 17 games.

PASS RUSH

• HOU: 3 sacks recorded per game to NYG's 1.33

  1.67 SACKS

  Houston has 3 sacks a game across 6 games, while the Giants have 1.33 over the same span. Six games is enough to say the Texans rush finishes plays more often, though opponent offensive lines shape both numbers. For Giants at Texans, the New York quarterback should see more pressure than Houston's, which favors Texans sack props and points to shorter Giants drives.

PACE & SCRIPT

• NYG: 33:11 time of possession per game to HOU's 30:11

  3:01 TOP

  NYG is at 33:11 time of possession per game over 6 games; HOU is at 30:11 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season NYG was at 30:58 over 17 games and HOU at 31:49 over 17 games.

TURNOVERS

• HOU: 0.5 turnovers committed per game to NYG's 1.83

  1.33 TO

  Houston turns it over just 0.5 times a game over 6 games, near its 0.71 last season, so ball security is a real trait. The Giants are at 1.83, up sharply from 1 a year ago. Turnovers swing week to week, so the Giants' rate likely settles somewhat. The gap still favors Houston in a game where short fields and extra possessions can decide it.

• HOU: 0.17 interceptions thrown per game to NYG's 1

  0.83 INT

  NYG is at 1 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; HOU is at 0.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season NYG was at 0.59 over 17 games and HOU at 0.53 over 17 games.

• NYG: 1.5 takeaways per game to HOU's 1

  0.5 TO

  NYG is at 1.5 takeaways per game over 6 games; HOU is at 1 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

• HOU: 0.33 fumbles lost per game to NYG's 0.83

  0.5 FUM

  NYG is at 0.83 fumbles lost per game over 6 games; HOU is at 0.33 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season NYG was at 0.41 over 17 games and HOU at 0.18 over 17 games.

EXPLOSIVE PLAYS

• HOU: 5.73 yards per play to NYG's 4.95

  0.78 Y/P

  Houston gains 5.73 yards a snap to the Giants' 4.95, and Houston sat at 5.1 last season, so that is a real step up over 6 games. In their last games, the Giants had 8 plays of 20-plus yards and Houston had 5, so the Giants can still hit big shots, with J.J. McCarthy finding Charlie Jones and Malik Nabers deep. Houston is steadier play to play, while the Giants rely more on chunk plays, which swing harder from week to week.

RED ZONE

• HOU: 62.5% red-zone scoring allowed to NYG's 75%

  12.5 PP

  NYG is at 75% red-zone scoring allowed over 6 games; HOU is at 62.5% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

MISMATCH

• HOU: 0.5 turnovers a game to NYG's 1.83

  0.5 VS 1.83

  Houston gives the ball away half a time a game over six games, close to its 0.71 last season, while New York is at 1.83, up from 1 a year ago. The Giants have to protect the ball against a team that rarely hands back extra possessions. Turnovers swing a lot, so New York's rate could settle toward last season's. A game where one side gifts short fields usually tilts toward the cleaner team.

COVERAGE

• NYG: 190.2 passing yards allowed per game to HOU's 246

  55.8 YPG

  The Giants have allowed 190.2 passing yards a game over 6 games, and Houston has allowed 246 over 6. Passing yards depend on game script, since teams protecting a lead face more throws, and the sheet does not say how these games played out. Still the Texans pass defense has given up a lot more through the air. For this game, the Giants passing attack has the friendlier matchup, which is useful when thinking about passing yard props.

REPLACEMENT

• Jaylin Noel (WR) is questionable for HOU

  QUESTIONABLE

  Noel was seen in a walking boot after Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants, with a toe injury. Questionable leaves the door open, but a boot right after the game points toward a tougher path to playing. The sheet names no replacement, so wait for practice participation before trusting any Houston receiver prop tied to his snaps.

• Cam Skattebo (RB) is questionable for NYG

  QUESTIONABLE

  Skattebo said after Sunday's 27-21 overtime win at Houston that he felt something in his hamstring on his final carry of the game. Questionable means he has a real chance to play but nothing is settled, and a hamstring felt late in a game is the kind of issue that can linger or clear up within the week. The sheet does not name a backup, so watch practice reports before leaning on any Giants rushing number.

• Braxton Berrios (WR) is on injured reserve for NYG

  IR

  Berrios had surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot, so he's on injured reserve and out against the Texans. Lisfranc repairs usually mean a long absence, so the Giants' receiver group should look like this for a while.

• Tremaine Edmunds (LB) is on injured reserve for NYG

  IR

  The Giants placed Edmunds on injured reserve Saturday with a chest injury, so he misses Sunday's game in Houston. Losing a linebacker the day before the game leaves the middle of the Giants' defense thinner than planned. If you're weighing Texans running backs or tight ends, his absence is part of the picture.

• Jake Hummel (LB) is on injured reserve for HOU

  IR

  Hummel is on injured reserve recovering from groin surgery and isn't expected to resume practicing this week. That rules him out against the Giants and means his return is still a ways off, so the Texans' linebacker group won't change.

PRACTICE REPORT

• Jalen Pitre

  Out

  Shoulder · Did not practice · Out

• David Montgomery

  Out

  Groin · Did not practice · Out

• Reed Blankenship

  Out

  Concussion, Hand · Did not practice · Out

• Greg Newsome II

  Out

  Concussion · Did not practice · Out

• Jevon Holland

  Out

  Concussion · Limited practice · Out

• Blake Fisher

  Out

  Thumb · Did not practice · Out

• Theo Johnson

  Doubtful

  Neck · Did not practice · Doubtful

• Tyler Nubin

  Questionable

  Neck · Limited practice · Questionable

• Tank Dell

  Questionable

  Knee · Full practice · Questionable

• Jermaine Eluemunor

  Questionable

  Calf · Limited practice · Questionable

• Paulson Adebo

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Marcus Mbow

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Jadeveon Clowney

  DNP

  Did not practice

• Nico Collins

  LP

  Limited practice

• Andrew Thomas

  LP

  Limited practice

• Will Anderson Jr.

  LP

  Limited practice

• Ed Ingram

  FP

  Full practice

• Charlie Jones

  FP

  Full practice

• Trent Brown

  FP

  Full practice

• Jordan Stout

  FP

  Full practice

• Colton Hood

  FP

  Full practice

• Ja'Marcus Ingram

  FP

  Full practice

• Thomas Fidone II

  FP

  Full practice

• Chris Manhertz

  FP

  Full practice

• Kayvon Thibodeaux

  FP

  Full practice

• Dalton Schultz

  FP

  Full practice

• Brevin Jordan

  FP

  Full practice

• Darnell Mooney

  FP

  Full practice

• Logan Hall

  FP

  Full practice

• Azeez Al-Shaair

  FP

  Full practice

• Henry To'oTo'o

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• NYG: 66.7% fourth-down conversion rate to HOU's 28.6%

  38.1 PP

  The Giants convert 66.7% on fourth down, up from 46.2% last season, while Houston has fallen to 28.6% from 57.9%. Fourth-down rates swing on a handful of tries, so both should move back toward last season. Houston's drop is the bigger outlier and likely to recover. Avoid assuming either team will keep converting at this pace in the moments that decide the game.

• NYG (3-2-1) at HOU (2-4)

  +5 PT GAP

  The Giants are 3-2-1 but -4 on the year, and they have not won on the road in two tries. Houston is 2-4 yet +1, so the Texans have played better than their record, and they have won two straight. They are also 0-3 at home, which is odd for a team with a positive margin. Houston's point total says this record undersells them, so the Giants' better mark may not mean much here.

AFTER GARY

• NYG +10.5 → +10.5

  GARY +0.42PP

  Gary's number was 10.5; the same book now shows 10.5.