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Giants vs. Texans prediction, best bets: J.J. McCarthy provides upside as double-digit Week 7 underdog

J.J. McCarthy’s bench magic almost dug the Giants out of a deep hole, and now he’ll get his shot to start Sunday against the Texans.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Giants vs. Texans prediction, best bets: J.J. McCarthy provides upside as double-digit Week 7 underdog
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Post's Sean Treppedi picks the Giants to cover as 10.5-point road underdogs against the Texans.
  • J.J. McCarthy is set to start at quarterback for New York following an NFL-record 243-yard fourth quarter against New Orleans.
  • Houston's defense has allowed 24 passing plays of at least 20 yards this season, the second-most in the league.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sean Treppedi of the New York Post predicts that the New York Giants will cover the spread as 10.5-point underdogs against the Houston Texans in Week 7. J.J. McCarthy is scheduled to start for the Giants after a record-setting relief appearance last week, throwing for 243 yards in 11 minutes against the New Orleans Saints.

Treppedi argues that McCarthy's upside and chemistry with receiver Malik Nabers will exploit Houston's pass defense, which has conceded 24 passes of 20 or more yards this season. While the Texans boast a strong pass rush featuring Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, the writer believes New York will sustain drives and keep the game close.

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