J.J. McCarthy thrives, Cam Skattebo answers as magical Giants shock Texans

Key Points:

• Giants coach John Harbaugh replaced Jameis Winston with J.J. McCarthy, who led a strong performance in a 27-21 overtime win against the Texans, completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards and a 99.1 passer rating.
• The Giants' rushing offense shined, highlighted by Cam Skattebo's 42-yard run and Devin Singletary's 30-yard touchdown run in overtime, securing the victory and improving the Giants' record to 4-2-1.
• The Giants' defense held up well for most of the game, though they allowed the Texans to tie the game late, forcing overtime where the Giants ultimately prevailed.
• Kicker Dominic Zvada struggled, missing two field goals in the first half, prompting Harbaugh to punt rather than attempt a long field goal early in the third quarter.
• Wide receiver Malik Nabers continued his strong return from injury with seven catches for 111 yards on nine targets, contributing significantly to the Giants' offensive success.