How to Watch Giants vs. Texans on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming for NFL Week 7
The New York Giants visit the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The game airs on FOX, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local FOX station, and it also streams on FOX One.
The Giants are 3-1-1 and lead the NFC East, and the Texans are 1-4 after their first win of the season, 26-3 at Tennessee. Both teams still have a Week 6 game to play first, and both have a bye the week after this one. Here's how to find Giants-Texans on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 15, 2026.
Giants vs. Texans game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| TV | FOX (regional, early Sunday window) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One with your DIRECTV sign-in; NFL+ (phones and tablets, local games); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Records | Giants 3-1-1; Texans 1-4 (through Week 5) |
How to watch Giants vs. Texans on DIRECTV
Your local FOX station
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local FOX affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your FOX station, or search "Giants" or "Texans" to find the game. Our guide to what channel FOX is in your area lists stations by market.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two before Sunday so the guide has time to update. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV.
Here's how each DIRECTV setup lines up for this game, as of October 15, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch Giants-Texans | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local FOX station | Local channels in your package (included with core packages where available) |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local FOX station in the guide or DIRECTV app | A package with local channels where available |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local FOX where available | The sports-focused streaming plan, $64.99/mo regular price |
| FOX One | The FOX game in your market | Sign in with your DIRECTV account (included with qualifying plans, per DIRECTV) |
| Outside the FOX coverage area for this game | NFL Sunday Ticket (not sold to DIRECTV homes) or follow along on NFL RedZone, channel 211 | YouTube or YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket; RedZone add-on (included with PREMIER) |
Our guide to FOX One with DIRECTV walks through the sign-in and explains when paying for FOX One on its own makes sense. The MySports Genre Pack also carries national sports networks such as ESPN and NFL Network. Not sure you have your FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Will Giants vs. Texans be on TV in my area?
FOX has three games in the 1 p.m. ET window in Week 7: Giants at Texans, 49ers at Falcons and Buccaneers at Panthers. The New York and Houston markets will get Giants-Texans. Elsewhere, which game your FOX station carries depends on your market, and the league finalizes market assignments during game week, so check your local listings later in the week. CBS has its own early slate at 1 p.m. ET.
If it isn't on FOX near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch live at home. It's sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, not to DIRECTV homes. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV and why NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer on DIRECTV. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
Giants and Texans results so far
Here's how each team got here, from ESPN's team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Week | Giants | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | W 28-20 vs. Cowboys (Sunday night) | L 31-36 vs. Bills |
| Week 2 | L 6-28 at Rams (Monday night) | L 6-20 vs. Bengals |
| Week 3 | W 12-7 vs. Titans | L 17-19 at Colts |
| Week 4 | W 36-24 vs. Cardinals | L 30-34 vs. Cowboys |
| Week 5 | T 27-27 (OT) at Commanders | W 26-3 at Titans |
| Week 6 | vs. Saints, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (FOX) | vs. Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, London, Sun., Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network, channel 212) |
Giants vs. Texans storylines
- Giants on top of the NFC East: New York is 3-1-1 and first in the division after a 27-27 overtime tie in Washington on October 11. Jameis Winston has thrown for 805 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, Cam Skattebo leads the team with 294 rushing yards, and Malik Nabers has 29 catches for 329 yards and two touchdowns, per ESPN.
- Houston's hard luck: the Texans' first four losses came by a combined 25 points, including a 36-31 loss to Buffalo in Week 1, a 19-17 loss in Indianapolis and a 34-30 loss to Dallas. They finally broke through with a 26-3 win at Tennessee.
- Stroud, Collins and Anderson: C.J. Stroud has thrown for 1,402 yards and six touchdowns, Nico Collins has 249 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and Will Anderson Jr. leads the team with 7.5 sacks, per ESPN.
- A trip to London first: Houston plays Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium on October 18 at 9:30 a.m. ET, then comes home to host New York a week later.
- A rare matchup: the Giants won the last two meetings, 24-16 at MetLife Stadium on November 13, 2022, and 27-22 in Houston on September 23, 2018, per ESPN.
- What's next: both teams are on bye in Week 8. The Giants visit the Eagles on FOX on Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. ET, and the Texans visit the Chargers on CBS that day at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Other NFL Week 7 games and DIRECTV channels
Here's the rest of the Week 7 schedule with networks and DIRECTV channels, as of October 15, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Giants at Texans; Buccaneers at Panthers | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC; Peacock | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye. See the full NFL Week 7 TV schedule and DIRECTV channels, and for the season's channels and packages, our guide to how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV. The Monday night game has its own guide: Cowboys vs. Eagles on DIRECTV. Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for Texas and New York.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Giants vs. Texans on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. FOX doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. Search the guide for "Giants" or "Texans" to find it.
What time is the Giants-Texans game on October 25?
Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Is Giants vs. Texans on in my area?
It's one of three FOX games at 1 p.m. ET, along with 49ers at Falcons and Buccaneers at Panthers. The New York and Houston markets get Giants-Texans. Which game your FOX station shows depends on your market, so check your local listings.
Can I stream Giants vs. Texans?
Yes, if it airs on FOX in your market. FOX One streams the FOX game in your area, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans through your DIRECTV sign-in. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
When did the Giants and Texans last play?
The Giants beat the Texans 24-16 at MetLife Stadium on November 13, 2022. New York also won the previous meeting, 27-22 in Houston on September 23, 2018.
Is Giants vs. Texans on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the 1 p.m. ET window. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other DIRECTV packages.
Need help finding your local FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, FOX and local stations and may change. Records reflect games played through October 15, 2026. Player availability can change before kickoff. Prices, channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. NFL, FOX, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.