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Giants beat Texans in overtime after Skattebo’s 42-yard run

Published 25 October 2026

The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime Sunday, winning on Devin Singletary’s 30-yard touchdown run after Cam Skattebo’s 42-yard rush set up the score. Skattebo said he injured his hamstring during that run, leaving his status for the Giants’ next game uncertain. The Texans went three-and-out on their first overtime possession. On the Giants’ second snap, Skattebo broke free for the longest run of his career, reaching the Houston 30-yard line. Singletary scored on the next play, ending the game. The Giants improved to 4-2-1 and entered their Week 8 bye. Skattebo finished with 124 rushing yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. His fourth-quarter, 16-yard touchdown had put New York ahead 21-14. Houston tied the game with 52 seconds left in regulation, when quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with Xavier Hutchinson for a three-yard score. Skattebo told ESPN’s Dan Graziano that the hamstring injury happened during his overtime run. He also noted the timing of the bye, but the reports do not establish the injury’s severity or whether he will be available when play resumes. The Giants are scheduled to face the Philadelphia Eagles on November 8. Quarterback J.J....

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