9 immediate thoughts from the Texans’ gut-wrenching loss against the Giants

Here are nine immediate thoughts from the Houston Texans' week seven loss against the visiting New York Giants…

By Clayton Anderson · Toro Times

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:24 AM

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Clayton Anderson broke down nine takeaways from the Houston Texans' overtime loss to the New York Giants.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo rushed for 124 yards and scored the game-sealing touchdown in overtime.
C.J. Stroud engineered a late fourth-quarter touchdown drive to tie the game at 21-21 before overtime.

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Toro Times writer Clayton Anderson shared nine takeaways following the Houston Texans' Week 7 overtime defeat against the New York Giants. Quarterback C.J. Stroud led a late fourth-quarter touchdown drive to tie the score at 21-21, but Giants running back Cam Skattebo sealed the victory in overtime, rushing for 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries.

Anderson criticizes the Texans' defensive regression, penalty issues, and lack of rushing support beyond Woody Marks. The column highlights persistent pass-rush struggles outside of Danielle Hunter and argues that head coach DeMeco Ryans faces growing pressure as the team's difficult 2026 campaign continues.

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