Giants Snatch Belt from Texans in Overtime Thriller, 27-21
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| Houston Texans | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
The New York Giants claimed the Belt Holders championship with a 27-21 overtime victory over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. After the Texans tied the game 21-21 on Xavier Hutchinson's 3-yard touchdown reception with 52 seconds left in regulation, Devin Singletary broke free for a 30-yard rushing touchdown in overtime to seal the dramatic win and transfer the belt to New York.
Cam Skattebo powered the Giants' ground attack with 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, including a crucial 16-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter. J.J. McCarthy efficiently managed the game through the air, completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards, while Malik Nabers led all receivers with 111 yards on seven catches. The Giants scored touchdowns in the first, second, and fourth quarters before Singletary's overtime heroics.
Houston's C.J. Stroud threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Hutchinson to keep the Texans competitive. Ka'imi Fairbairn provided long-distance firepower with field goals of 58 and 57 yards in the first half. Despite M.J. Stewart's 12 tackles and Woody Marks grinding out 66 rushing yards, the Texans couldn't protect the belt when it mattered most, surrendering it to the Giants in the extra frame.
Leaders
| C.J. StroudHouston Texans | Passing Yards | 17/28, 153 YDS, 2 TD |
| Woody MarksHouston Texans | Rushing Yards | 19 CAR, 66 YDS |
| Dalton SchultzHouston Texans | Receiving Yards | 5 REC, 45 YDS |
| Danielle HunterHouston Texans | Sacks | 1 |
| M.J. StewartHouston Texans | Tackles | 12 |
| J.J. McCarthyNew York Giants | Passing Yards | 20/28, 252 YDS |
| Cam SkatteboNew York Giants | Rushing Yards | 17 CAR, 124 YDS, 1 TD |
| Malik NabersNew York Giants | Receiving Yards | 7 REC, 111 YDS |
| Darius AlexanderNew York Giants | Sacks | 0.5 |
| Micah McFaddenNew York Giants | Tackles | 10 |
Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.