The Houston Texans host the New York Giants in Week 7 of the National Football League (NFL) regular season on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (12:00 local stadium time) at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Fans in the United States can watch the broadcast live on Fox, NFL Sunday Ticket, NFL+, FOX One, and Fubo.
The matchup pits two franchises in contrasting divisional situations. The Houston Texans sit third in the AFC South with a 2-4 record, entering the contest on a two-game winning streak after starting the season 0-4 and defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in London on Sunday (18). The New York Giants lead the NFC East with a 3-2-1 campaign, though they remain winless away from home (0-1-1) and are coming off a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 6.
Where to watch Houston Texans vs New York Giants live
The Week 7 game will be televised and streamed across multiple platforms in the United States:
- Fox (over-the-air television)
- NFL Sunday Ticket (pay-per-view)
- NFL+ (streaming)
- FOX One (streaming)
- Fubo (streaming)
Start time and venue for Houston Texans vs New York Giants
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET (12:00 local time at the stadium, America/Chicago)
- Venue: Reliant Stadium, in Houston
- Competition: NFL — Week 7
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How the Houston Texans enter the game
Led by head coach DeMeco Ryans, the Houston Texans welcome back wide receiver Tank Dell, who was officially activated to the main roster on Saturday (24). Dell makes his season debut after nearly two years away due to a severe knee injury suffered in Week 16 of 2024.
“Tank is doing an outstanding job these past two weeks of practicing. We are all excited and we’ll see Tank out there on Sunday vs. the Giants,” said DeMeco Ryans. The head coach also commented on the receiver’s recovery process: “We’re excited, it’s time for him to be back. He’s done a great job of working to get himself back. We’re excited to see him.”
Offensively, starting quarterback C.J. Stroud has recorded 1,714 passing yards, 9 touchdowns, and 1 interception across six games in 2026, spearheading an aerial attack that averages 270.2 yards per game, the fourth-best mark in the NFL. Stroud’s receiving corps features Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel, Tank Dell, and Marvin Harrison Jr.—acquired in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals prior to Week 6—alongside tight end Dalton Schultz. On defense, the pass rush is anchored by defensive end Will Anderson Jr., the NFL sack leader on a unit that has totaled 18 sacks in six games, tied for third in the league.
The Houston Texans have four players ruled out with injuries: safety Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand), offensive tackle Blake Fisher (thumb), running back David Montgomery (groin), and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder).
How the New York Giants enter the game
Under head coach John Harbaugh, the New York Giants will feature a change at the starting quarterback position for Week 7. Harbaugh confirmed that J.J. McCarthy will make his first start for the franchise, replacing Jameis Winston, who had been playing since a knee injury ended Jaxson Dart’s season in Week 2.
In the offensive backfield and on the perimeter, McCarthy will be supported by running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. and wide receiver Malik Nabers, who has surpassed 100 receiving yards in three consecutive weeks. Defensively, the New York Giants have recorded 6 interceptions across six games, tied for fifth in the NFL.
According to the club’s injury updates, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury, while cornerback Greg Newsome II is ruled out with a concussion. Safety Jevón Holland (concussion) and tight end Theo Johnson (neck) are also on the injury report. Additionally, the New York Giants list four players as questionable for the matchup: cornerback Paulson Adebo (knee), offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), offensive tackle Marcus Mbow (knee), and safety Tyler Nubin (neck).
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Officiating crew for Houston Texans vs New York Giants
The NFL has assigned the following officiating crew to oversee the Week 7 game in Houston:
- Referee: Land Clark (NFL)
- Umpire: Mark Pellis (NFL)
- Down judge: Dale Keller (NFL)
- Line judge: Stephen Ray (NFL)
- Field judge: Jabir Walker (NFL)
- Side judge: Dave Hawkshaw (NFL)
- Back judge: Brad Freeman (NFL)
- Replay official (VAR): Gavin Anderson (NFL)
- Replay assistant: Mark Evans (NFL)
In the all-time head-to-head series, the New York Giants are seeking their sixth consecutive victory over the Houston Texans, making their first trip to play in Houston since 2018.
