Jones, Barkley lead Giants previous Texans 24-16 for 7-2 begin

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Daniel Jones threw two landing passes, Saquon Barkley ran for 152 yards and a TD and the stunning New York Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 on Sunday.

Jones, who was 13 of 17 for 197 yards, hit tight finish Lawrence Cager on a 9-yard TD cross and Darius Slayton on a 54-yard catch and run because the Giants (7-2) tallied on their opening possession of every half in constructing a 14-3 lead.

Barkley, who had a career-high 35 carries, scored from 2-yards out within the third quarter after the Texans (1-7-1) closed to 14-10.

The Giants protection preserved the win, forcing two red-zone turnovers within the fourth quarter. Linebacker Jaylon Smith recovered Dameon Pierce’s fumble on the 11-yard line and Dane Belton intercepted Davis Mills’ cross ultimately zone, one play after Houston misplaced a TD cross to Brandin Cooks due to a holding name.

Mills (22 of 37 for 319 yards) threw a 12-yard landing cross to Nico Collins and Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked discipline targets of 38, 34 and 46 yards for Houston, which has misplaced 4 straight.

The final discipline purpose reduce the result in eight factors with 7 seconds to play however Adoree Jackson recovered the onside kick to seal the win.

Pierce ran for 94 yards and had two catches for 28 yards for the Texans.

The 7-2 begin is the most effective for the Giants since opening 8-1 in 2008. They are hoping to make the playoffs for the primary time since 2016.

NOTES:

Cager was elevated from the follow squad for the sport and the TD catch was the primary of his temporary four-game profession, three with the Jets. He additionally recovered an onside kick after Fairbairn’s second discipline purpose. … Texans TE Jordan Akins had three catches for 72 yards. … Slayton finised with three catches for 95 yards.

INJURIES

No accidents had been introduced in the course of the recreation.

UP NEXT:

Texans: Return residence to play the Commanders on Sunday.

Giants: Host Lions on Sunday.

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