Texans safety Jalen Pitre gets pick-six off Daniel Jones in preseason game vs. Giants

Texans safety Jalen Pitre got Houston on the board in Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants, picking off Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones and returning the interception for a touchdown.

The play occurred with about 7 minutes left in the first quarter as Jones was pressured and rolled to his left. You can check out the play below:

Jalen Pitre with the pick-6 ‼️

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Jalen Pitre is entering his third season in the NFL after previously starring at Baylor during his college football days. He was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, before being drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Pitre has started 32 games over the past two years, including 15 in 2023. He had an incredible rookie season in 2022, recording 99 tackles, 8 passes defended and 5 interceptions.

In addition to Petri, former LSU star Derek Stingley Jr. also picked off Jones during Saturday’s preseason game. Stingley is in his third season with the Texans after being drafted as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Stingley has started 20 games over the past two seasons. Last year he had a great year with 39 tackles, 13 passes defended and five interceptions.

While Petri and Stingley had interceptions, that obviously means that Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a rough afternoon.

Jones played the entire first half and was 11 of 18 passing for 138 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.

Houston Texans WR John Metchie III reels in first NFL touchdown

Elsewhere with the Texans, it’s only the preseason, but John Metchie III had an awesome moment against the New York Giants, as he caught his first NFL touchdown late in the second quarter.

After setting up the Texans with 1st and Goal, the former Alabama wide receiver reeled in a pass from Case Keenum, who’s relieved C.J. Stroud after the former second overall pick started the game. Metchie III made sure to get the ball beyond the goal-line, giving the Texans the lead once again.

Check out the play below, as Metchie III made it look easy against the Giants’ second-string defense. He’ll be sure to get a ton of looks from whoever’s under-center at quarterback for the Texans in 2024.

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As John Metchie III gets his feet wet in the NFL, he’ll be an awesome piece for the reigning AFC South champions to add to their offense, as the Texans look to take another step forward in 2024.