Week 2 of the J.J. McCarthy era gets underway today.
At 1 p.m. ET, the New York Giants take the field with their third starting quarterback of the young 2026 season against C.J. Stroud’s streaky Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.
Although things sound shaky for Big Blue, Harbaugh’s 3-2-1 squad sits atop the underperforming NFC East thanks to a handful of gutsy wins.
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- When: Oct. 25, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Reliant Stadium (Houston, Texas)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: FOX
They’ll have their work cut out for them this afternoon when they take on Houston, who is currently riding a promising two-game win streak.
That sudden surge — plus the midseason acquisition of playmaker Marvin Harrison Jr. — has led to oddsmakers giving DeMeco Ryans’ squad the edge today. They’re 10.5-point favorites coming into the Week 7 contest.
“This week will be a test for the Giants, and one they desperately need to pass so they can keep a gap between themselves and the rest of the division,” GiantsWire writes.
New York has surprised before this season. Today will be a true test of their (and McCarthy’s) mettle.
If you want to tune in to today’s Week 7 battle in the Lone Star State, here’s what you need to know.
Giants vs. Texans game time
Today’s (Oct. 25) Giants vs. Texans game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.
How to watch Giants vs. Texans for free
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