Giants’ Ground Game Stuns Texans in Overtime, 27-21

WHO:

PFF - The New York Giants and Houston Texans played in the game.

Heavy NFL - The Giants’ running backs were described as “embattled.”

WHAT:

PFF - The Giants defeated the Texans 27–21.

PFF - The Giants gained 407 total yards; the Texans gained 233.

Heavy NFL - The Giants’ running backs led the team in an overtime win described as a “stunner.”

WHERE:

PFF - The game was between the New York Giants and Houston Texans.

HOW:

PFF - The Giants held off the Texans to win by six points.

Heavy NFL - The Giants won in overtime.

The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27 to 21 in an overtime victory. The win came as a stunner, with the Giants’ embattled running backs leading the team. New York held off Houston to secure the six-point win after the game went beyond regulation. The Giants also controlled the yardage battle, gaining 407 total yards to the Texans’ 233. That 174-yard advantage reflected a productive day for the Giants’ offense, which ultimately did enough to outlast Houston. The Texans managed 233 yards, but could not keep pace with New York’s overall production. In the end, the Giants’ running backs helped power an overtime finish and a victory over the Texans.