Giants-Texans: When the Giants have the ball

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesThe New York Giants are favored at home by 5 points this Sunday against the Houston Texans, who had an extended week of rest after a competitive 29-17 loss on Thursday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Texans are 1-6-1 and are in line to have the No. 1selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. Lovie Smith is in his first year as head coach for Houston, with general manager Nick Caserio currently in a rebuild after trading quarterback DeShaun Watson for three first-round picks, two fourth-round picks, and a third-round selection.

Smith is on his third professional head coaching stop after a stint in college as the University of Illinois’ coach. Smith…