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Here's What Should Scare the Houston Texans About the New York Giants in Week 7

Houston fans are still waiting on the first win at NRG Stadium this season, and the Houston Texans finally draw a home opponent that looks friendly on paper.

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4 Reasons the Texans Will Beat the Giants, and 2 Reasons They Won't

Tank Dell is set to play his first NFL game in 673 days on Sunday, and that alone should have Houston Texans fans loud at Reliant Stadium. DeMeco Ryans sounded as eager as anyone.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Announcers, Referees and Jersey Combination for Texans Week 7 Game

The Houston Texans return home to face the New York Giants on Sunday, October 25, aiming to extend their winning streak to three. Houston enters the matchup after a thrilling 34–31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, while New York is looking to rebound from its loss to New Orleans.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

3 Reasons the Texans Should Beat the Giants in Week 7

The Houston Texans' home date against the New York Giants for Week 7 is right around the corner. And it's a game for the Texans that, when looking on paper, could be one that this Houston team has the upper hand in for multiple reasons.

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Tank Dell News / Field Level Media / October 24

Texans WR Tank Dell activated to return after 22-month recovery

The Texans formally activated Tank Dell to the active roster on Saturday and the receiver is set to play for the first time in 22 months when Houston hosts the New York Giants on Sunday.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Texans Make RB Decision After David Montgomery News

The Houston Texans are beginning to turn their campaign around after starting the 2026 NFL season 0-4. After back-to-back victories against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, two crucial division wins have brought them to 2-4.

Tank Dell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Texans Make Three Moves, Activate WR Tank Dell

The Houston Texans officially activated WR Tank Dell for Week 7 and elevated DB Bryce Hall and LB Kenneth Murray from the practice squad. It will be Dell’s first regular-season game since his catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

Texans' Biggest Keys to Victory vs. Giants to Extend Win Streak

The Houston Texans have won back-to-back games heading into their Week 7 game against the New York Giants. And with just one game to go before the Texans

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Texans Week 7 Final Injury Report And Game Status

The Houston Texans host the New York Giants on Sunday after consecutive wins over the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. C.J. Stroud’s offense has found its rhythm, but injuries could force changes to the lineup.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

3 Bold Texans Predictions vs. Giants: Woody Marks Shines, Tank Dell's Return

The Houston Texans' Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants is sitting right around the corner. And it's a game that, for the Texans, could hold some pretty high stakes for a few reasons.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Texans Roster Tracker: Every Move Made Ahead of Week 7

The Houston Texans enter Sunday’s Week 7 game against the New York Giants after back-to-back wins, including a dramatic 34–31 victory over Jacksonville in London.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Here are the matchups we are looking at for the Week 7 games.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants.

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Woody Marks vs. Giants Week 7: Two Expectations for Texans RB With David Montgomery, Jawhar Jordon Sidelined

The Houston Texans enter Week 7 after back-to-back wins over the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, but David Montgomery’s groin injury has left Woody Marks in line for another heavy workload.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Harrison reportedly had doubts about Beck, problems with Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. reportedly had doubts about Carson Beck, problems with Cardinals since rookie season

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, DJ Bien-Aime and Dan Graziano expanded on why Harrison was eager to get away from the team that made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Jalen Pitre News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Jalen Pitre Injury Update: Texans Safety's Week 7 Start in Jeopardy

Houston Texans are preparing for their Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 25, after winning back-to-back games against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Texans' Week 7 Odds Point to Potential Blowout vs. Giants, J.J. McCarthy

The Houston Texans head into their Week 7 contest against the New York Giants riding the high of logging two straight wins over their last two matchups, and now hope to extend that streak to three in their last game before the bye.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair returns to practice with knee injury, which is bad news for JJ McCarthy

Azeez Al-Shaair has made strides in his recovery and is nearing a return to the field ahead of the Houston Texans‘ Week 7 matchup this weekend. This presents concern for New York Giants quarterback J.J.

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 22

Texans' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline? ESPN analyst suggests 2 impactful deals

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?

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