Isaiah Likely enters Week 7 as the NFL’s leading tight end in receiving yards, giving the Giants another major matchup to watch against Houston. New York, which is 3-2-1, faces a Texans team powered by C.J. Stroud’s downfield passing and a prolific pass-rush duo.

By the Numbers
  • Isaiah Likely leads tight ends with 383 receiving yards and is tied for the position lead with five touchdown catches.
  • Malik Nabers has topped 100 receiving yards in three straight games, the NFL’s longest active streak.
  • Jevón Holland leads the league with four takeaways; Deonte Banks has eight passes defensed, tied for second.
  • Stroud has 25 completions of 20 or more yards, tied for the NFL lead; the Giants have allowed 12, tied for fifth-fewest.
  • Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter have combined for 60.5 sacks since becoming Texans teammates in 2024, the most by an NFL duo over that span.
Yes, But

Houston’s explosive passing game faces a Giants defense that has limited big plays. Stroud’s home record and career numbers at the Texans’ stadium are strong, but he has lost his last three starts there.

State of Play
  • The Giants have won five straight meetings with Houston.
  • J.J. McCarthy is set to become New York’s third starting quarterback this season after winning his last four NFL starts.
  • New York is guaranteed to enter its Week 8 bye with the NFC East lead.
Bottom Line

New York’s path runs through containing Stroud’s deep throws while making the most of its own playmakers. Likely’s league-leading production and Nabers’ hot streak give the Giants potent weapons in a matchup where explosive plays could decide the outcome.