{
  "id": 15616345,
  "title": "NY Giants vs Texans preview and prediction as Giants weigh QB change",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ny-giants-vs-texans-preview-and-prediction-as-giants-weigh-qb-change",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:12:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ny-giants-vs-texans-preview-151210046.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants will face the Houston Texans in an NFL game on Sunday at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, with kickoff at 1 p.m. The game will be televised on FOX. The Texans are favored by 9 points.\n\nThe Giants are considering a change at quarterback and running back positions. Jameis Winston, who was replaced by J.J. McCarthy in recent games, has thrown two interceptions in a loss against the Saints. McCarthy has demonstrated improved performance, particularly in the fourth quarter where he gained 234 yards passing. However, the Giants' running game has been struggling, raising concerns about the team's overall strategy of having all three phases work together effectively.\n\nHouston's quarterback, C.J. Stroud, has been performing well this season with nine touchdown passes and only one interception. The Texans' defense might pose a challenge to the Giants' star wide receiver, Malik Nabers, who has been in impressive form with three consecutive 100-yard receiving games. Tight end Isaiah Likely has also had a breakout season. The Giants' right tackle, Jermaine Eluemunor, has been an outstanding pass blocker but missed the previous game due to a calf injury, which might impact the Texans' offensive strategy. The Giants have managed to maintain a strong defensive performance, barring the Rams game in Week 2.",
  "summary": "Will the Giants solve their QB and run-game issues? Our Giants vs Texans preview breaks down the matchup and odds.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will return to play Sunday against New York Giants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/houston-texans-wide-receiver-tank-dell-will-return-to-play-sunday",
        "published": "2026-10-19T20:56:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}