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Here's What C.J. Stroud Had to Say Falling 2-5 After Bizarre Loss to Giants

The Houston Texans are 2–5, although they had a chance to force a different ending in Week 7 against the New York Giants. The team’s offense went three-and-out in overtime before Devin Singletary delivered the winning touchdown for New York.

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Danielle Hunter Earns Top PFF Grade on Tough Day for Texans Defense

The Houston Texans were expected to have the edge at home, but the New York Giants pulled off a 27–21 overtime win. Houston’s defense had chances to take control, yet it failed to finish the job.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26

Are Texans Trade Deadline Buyers or Sellers? Nick Caserio Weighs In

The Houston Texans head into their bye week at a 2-5 record after the events of this weekend's overtime loss against the New York Giants. The next time the Texans will be taking the field in Week 9 will be just two days out from the NFL trade deadline, where there's bound to be several moving pieces around the league.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26

Texans Snap Counts for Week 7 vs. Giants: 3 Things That Stood Out

The Houston Texans came up short in a brutal overtime loss for their Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants, 21-27, now taking them down to an ugly-looking 2-5 record through their first seven games.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Texans panic meter: Can Houston’s defense rediscover elite 2025 form after another brutal performance?

Oh my, the Houston Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams. And silly penalties are part of the problem. The panic meter is bulging.

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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.

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Makes Coaching Staff Decision After 5th Loss

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will keep his coaching staff intact after the team’s 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The defeat dropped Houston to 2-5, leaving the Texans with questions to answer during their upcoming bye week.

Nick Caserio News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Texans GM Nick Caserio not hitting panic button just yet after OT loss to Giants

The Houston Texans fall to a 2-5 record on the season after suffering a tough 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants in Week 7. After appearing to finally right the ship in their previous two games, the defense just had no answers for J.J.

Tank Dell News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Texans Facing Tank Dell Decision After Unfortunate News

After roughly 22 months away from an NFL field due to various knee ligament surgeries, wide receiver Tank Dell was finally able to suit up for the Houston Texans in NFL Week 7.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Houston Texans lost 27–21 in overtime at home, falling to 2–5 after entering the matchup after a Week 6 win over Jacksonville. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes without an interception, but the offense stalled on its first overtime possession.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Texans Expect To Extend C.J. Stroud This Offseason

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans GM Nick Caserio said they expect to agree to an extension with QB C.J. Stroud this offseason. Houston decided to table extension talks with Stroud to next offseason after the two sides failed to reach an agreement this offseason.

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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 / Yardbarker / October 26

Texans GM shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update

Texans GM Nick Caserio shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update after $50M report, addresses ownership support

Thus far this season, Stroud has played well enough to bolster the value of the next NFL deal he will ink.

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26

Grading Every Texans Position Group After Week 7 Loss to Giants

The Houston Texans are now 2-5 following the events of an embarrassing Week 7 overtime loss at home against the New York Giants, coming up short 21-27.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26

NFL coach pours cold water over McCarthy hype after Giants' win

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

McCarthy played well in his first start with the Giants en route to guiding them to a 27-21 overtime win.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Giants' Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

Giants RB Cam Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

Against the Texans, Skattebo ran for 124 yards on 17 carries, a career high.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start

Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26

Giants' McCarthy rallies teammates with stirring locker room speech

J.J. McCarthy rallies teammates with stirring locker room speech after first win with Giants

It was McCarthy's first start for New York since the team acquired him from the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 28 for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Jaylin Noel News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Is Jaylin Noel’s Injury the Breaking Point for Texans' Struggling Offense?

The Houston Texans fell 27–21 in overtime to the New York Giants, dropping to 2–5 overall and 0–4 at home. Despite C.J. Stroud throwing two touchdown passes and Xavier Hutchinson forcing overtime with a late score, Houston failed to capitalize on its opportunities.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

The Houston Texans were supposed to be a Super Bowl contender in 2026, and their defense was supposed to be the biggest reason why.

Giants beat Texans in OT on Devin Singletary's walk-off TD

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 25

Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks returned to the game Sunday after briefly leaving with an apparent left knee injury when he was bent backward by New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 25

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Dell didn't go catchless on Sunday.

The 'Active 130-receiving-yard games' quiz

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.

Seahawks HC shares painful admission about Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III

Insider reveals Steelers' offensive plan for Saints matchup

Giants players not worried about this possible J.J. McCarthy problem

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

Packers activate RB Josh Jacobs to play vs. Lions

Fantasy Football Week 7: The case for starting Jacobs

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.

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.

Troy Aikman felt Joe Buck 'double-crossed' him amid ESPN contract saga

Saquon Barkley argues why Eagles shouldn't embrace fire sale

John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl

George Pickens claps back after getting called out by Brian Schottenheimer

Report expands on why Seahawks didn't keep Kenneth Walker III