WATCH: Danielle Hunter sacks Giants QB J.J. McCarthy to force punt

The New York Giants went right down the field on their first drive against the Houston Texans with a nine-play touchdown drive. However, momentum is starting to swing in Houston’s favor. On New York’s second drive, their rookie kicker missed a 56-yard field goal. Then on the Giants’ third drive of t

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The New York Giants went right down the field on their first drive against the Houston Texans with a nine-play touchdown drive. However, momentum is starting to swing in Houston’s favor.

On New York’s second drive, their rookie kicker missed a 56-yard field goal. Then on the Giants’ third drive of the game, Danielle Hunter sacked Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy. New York ultimately had to punt for the first time in this game, giving the back to the Texans offense.

Here is a look at Hunter’s sack, courtesy of the Houston Texans’ official social media:

Down he goes!

📺: @nflonfox pic.twitter.com/hKfBF2pV3a
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 25, 2026

Houston’s offense has started slow in this game. After getting a field goal on their first drive, they went three-and-out on the next two drives.

Perhaps Hunter’s sack can help further swing momentum in the Texans’ favor and help the offense get going to take a lead for the first time since their opening-drive field goal.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: WATCH: Danielle Hunter sacks Giants QB J.J. McCarthy to force punt