JJ McCarthy and Cam Skattebo Fuel Giants' 27-20 Win Over Texans

Giants Secure Division Lead Into Bye Week

Thanks to a Week 1 win against the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants are guaranteed to remain in first place in the NFC East heading into their bye week. This upcoming break is crucial, as the team will immediately face a pair of divisional games upon returning—playing away against Philadelphia in Week 9 before hosting Washington on Thursday Night Football in Week 10.

JJ McCarthy and Cam Skattebo Fuel Overtime Victory

Making his debut as the starting quarterback for New York, JJ McCarthy directed the offense with precision during a 27-20 overtime triumph over the Houston Texans. Cam Skattebo paced the ground game with 124 yards and a score, while his 42-yard run during the extra period paved the way for Devin Singletary to seal the win with a 30-yard touchdown run. The defense was also effective in limiting C.J. Stroud and the Texans’ offense, which included the return of Tank Dell. Stroud was held to 153 passing yards—his lowest output of the season—while the Houston offense struggled down the stretch in both the second half and overtime. The Texans managed just seven points in the second half before going three-and-out in overtime.

Kicking Struggles Leave Points on the Field

The Giants left six crucial points unclaimed after rookie kicker Dominic Zvada failed to convert either of his field goal tries. Both the 56-yard attempt in the opening quarter and the 46-yard kick right before halftime drifted wide to the right. Zvada has struggled lately, going 4-for-9 following a perfect 9-for-9 start to the season. Despite the recent slump, head coach John Harbaugh—who began his NFL coaching career as the Eagles’ special teams coordinator spanning from 1998 to 2006—maintains his belief in the kicker. He told reporters Tuesday that New York has no plans to bring in competition for the position.