John Harbaugh wins another game, tackles another Giants player

The New York Giants have taken an unusual path to the top of the NFC East this season. John Harbaugh’s squad is now 4-2-1 after notching a 27-21 overtime victory against the Houston Texans.Devin Singletary scampered to the win with a 30-yard touchdown run in extra time to keep the Giants in first place. Though the Texans have not been what they were expected to be, going in the road and finding a way to survive is the hallmark of a good team.MORE: Cam Skattebo confirms injury after Giants beat Texans in overtimeAs the wins stack up approaching the midway point of the season, more and more people have to be at least open to the idea that the Giants are a quality squad.Harbaugh has exceeded expectations in his first season at the helm and it appears that he’s having a decent time overseeing a surprise contender.New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) loses his balance but continues running with the ball, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in East Rutherford. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The veteran coach had plenty of energy to spare during New York’s post-game celebration.In a chaotic and jubilant scene, Harbaugh did what no Texans defender could on the game ending play—tackle Singletary to the ground. It’s not the first time he’s done this to one of his players this year.Giants are 2-0 when John Harbaugh tackles his own player https://t.co/aHpKBBh8ne— Giants Nation Show (@GiantsNationPod) October 25, 2026This was just a portion of the Giants’ raucous celebration after finding victory. Their running back room, in particular, appears to be quite gifted in the celebratory arts.MORE: Garrett Wilson directs sideline meltdown at Geno SmithIt’s a little thing and even bad teams savor the fruits of their triumphs. On the other hand, the Giants have had to shuffle quarterbacks and fight off low expectations. If Harbaugh is tasked with building a culture, this might be a bit of evidence that he’s ahead of schedule.His players would be smart to have their guard up after the next victory. Because he’s having fun and getting physical.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —