The s have misplaced once more. They have been defeated s on Sunday and dropped to 2-5 on the season and 0-4 at residence.
Right here have been the grades from the efficiency:
Quarterback: C+
C.J. Stroud performed turnover-free soccer, nevertheless it felt like all the things was troublesome. There was a noticeable lack of balls thrown downfield within the first half. Within the second half, he struggled to capitalize, too. Stroud did have two landing passes, together with a game-tying rating to Xavier Hutchinson with 52 seconds remaining.
However the Texans had a three-and-out on the primary possession of time beyond regulation, permitting the Giants to win. Stroud completed 17-of-28 for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
Working again: C+
Woody Marks was one in every of two operating backs energetic Sunday, so he acquired nearly all of the carries. He had a few explosive runs, however one was known as again for a holding penalty late within the fourth quarter. Marks completed with 66 yards on 19 carries.
Huge receivers/tight ends: D
The Texans' receivers and tight ends didn't fairly present up. The Giants' secondary put further consideration on Nico Collins, who was held to only two catches for six yards, which was the fewest he's had since he was held with out a catch in opposition to the Colts throughout his rookie season in 2021. Jaylin Noel suffered a toe harm and didn’t return and that damage the Texans, too. There have been additionally a few drops.
Offensive line: C
The offensive line protected Stroud for probably the most half and gave him time within the pocket up till time beyond regulation. Additionally they struggled some to transform first downs on third-and-short, when all they wanted have been a couple of inches. It's been an issue for Houston for the final two seasons, and was the distinction in them with the ability to lengthen drives.
Defensive position: C
The Giants have one of many higher offensive strains within the league and so they confirmed why. The Texans' defensive position had only one sack – a Danielle Hunter takedown. Will Anderson Jr. was shut out for the second consecutive sport.
The Texans used the blitz to get after Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy twice extra.
Linebackers: C+
Henry To'oTo'o returned and performed properly, and Azeez Al-Shaair was OK. However they each missed tackles on Cam Skattebo's 16-yard TD run that gave the Giants a 21-14 lead within the fourth quarter. Up till that time, they’d finished job of bringing him down.
Al-Shaair additionally missed one other sort out on the ultimate defensive drive of the fourth quarter.
Secondary: D+
The Texans struggled to comprise the Giants' broad receivers. Malik Nabers had seven catches for 111 yards. Maliki Fields had 4 catches for 83 yards. The secondary additionally missed a number of tackles and gave up too many explosive performs.
Particular groups: A
Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn saved the Texans on this sport. Fairbairn had two clutch discipline targets – one for 58 yards and the opposite 57. Punter Kai Kroeger wasn't dangerous, averaging 44.2 yards per punt. However the largest play was arguably the one by Brevin Jordan, who helped restrict the Giants' closing return to beneath 20 yards.
Teaching: C
This wasn't a sport the Texans ought to have misplaced. They have been dealing with a quarterback who was traded midseason and making his first begin. After which there have been the massive chunk runs in time beyond regulation. Had the Texans simply saved the Giants out of the tip zone, maybe they’d an opportunity as dangerous as New York's kicker was Sunday.
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