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Jermaine Eluemunor criticizes Texans’ defensive scheme after Giants’ overtime win

New York Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor says what every Houston Texans fan has been thinking after another poor defensive performance on a Sunday afternoon…

By Clayton Anderson · Toro Times

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:47 PM

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Giants tackle Jermaine Eluemunor criticized the Texans' defensive scheme following New York's 27-21 overtime win.
Eluemunor stated on the Up and Adams Show that Houston's defensive tackles failed to prioritize run defense.
The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime following a 42-yard run by Cam Skattebo.

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New York Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor criticized the Houston Texans' defensive scheme following New York's 27-21 overtime victory. Speaking on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams, Eluemunor questioned Houston's situational alignment during a pivotal 42-yard overtime run by Cam Skattebo, claiming the defensive tackles prioritized rushing the passer over defending the run.

Toro Times writer Clayton Anderson argues that the comments highlight deeper issues within the scheme overseen by head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke. Anderson notes that Houston's struggling defense has surrendered four fourth-quarter leads through the first seven weeks of the season.

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