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Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Texans for 7-2 start

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have been finding ways to win all season and they came up with a new one against the Houston Texans.

Saquon Barkley left. Saquon Barkley right. Saquon Barkley up the middle.

Barkley carried a career-high 35 times for 152 yards and scored a touchdown as the surprising Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16 on Sunday.

"I think he loves those opportunities," said quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw two touchdown passes to help the Giants improve to 7-2. "He loves the opportunity to take over a game and play as well as he did.