The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium in London on October 18, 2026. Ka'imi Fairbairn won it with a 49-yard field goal with three seconds left, about two minutes after Jacksonville's Cam Little tied the game from 60 yards. Here's how Texans vs Jaguars played out and what the result means for both teams.
Who won Texans vs Jaguars in London?
Houston won, 34-31. The NFL.com game center lists the game as final, with no overtime. It was a Week 6 game and Jacksonville was the designated home team, even though it was played in London.
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston Texans | 7 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 31 |
The win moved Houston to 2-4. Jacksonville, which came in at 4-1, dropped to 4-2.
How did the Texans beat the Jaguars?
With a last-second kick after blowing a 10-point lead. Houston led 17-14 at halftime and went up 31-21 in the third quarter when Jawhar Jordan ran 25 yards for the first touchdown of his NFL career, according to Yahoo Sports' live coverage.
Jacksonville came back in the fourth quarter. Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass to Travis Hunter to make it 31-28. On Houston's next drive, Hunter intercepted C.J. Stroud in the end zone. The Jaguars then faced 4th-and-4 at the Houston 42 at the two-minute warning, and Little made a 60-yard field goal to tie it at 31.
Stroud answered. Yahoo Sports reports that he moved the Texans into range with "a few well-timed passes," and Fairbairn hit from 49 yards with three seconds on the clock.
Hunter's two-way day
Hunter scored on offense and picked off a pass on defense. CBS Sports said that made him the first player with a receiving touchdown and an interception in the same game since 2022. His interception stopped Houston from going up two scores late and gave Jacksonville the drive that ended in the tying kick.
What were the key stats from Texans vs Jaguars?
Both quarterbacks threw for 300-plus yards. These are the final numbers from the CBS Sports box score:
C.J. Stroud (HOU): 24 of 34, 312 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
Trevor Lawrence (JAX): 24 of 41, 306 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception
Jaylin Noel (HOU): 4 catches, 107 yards, 1 touchdown
Jakobi Meyers (JAX): 5 catches, 83 yards
Nico Collins (HOU): 3 catches, 74 yards
Woody Marks (HOU): 15 carries, 56 yards
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (JAX): 11 carries, 55 yards
Jawhar Jordan (HOU): 6 carries, 43 yards, 1 touchdown
Stroud's three touchdowns went to Foster Moreau (two) and Noel, and Noel's 107 yards were the first 100-yard game of his career. Lawrence threw two touchdowns to running back Bhayshul Tuten, one to Nate Boerkircher, his first career score, and one to Hunter.
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Were the Texans favored against the Jaguars?
No. Jacksonville was the favorite, so Houston won outright as the underdog. On October 12, 2026, SI listed DraftKings odds of Jaguars -3, a moneyline of Jaguars -148 and Texans +124, and a total of 43.5 points. Other books had the spread as low as Jaguars -1.5, and we couldn't find a confirmed closing line.
Either way, the 65 combined points went far over the posted total.
Who was injured for Texans vs Jaguars?
Houston played without three key players. The Texans ruled out wide receiver Tank Dell (knee), running back David Montgomery (groin) and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) on October 15, Newsweek reported. Jacksonville was without cornerback Montaric Brown and long snapper Ross Matiscik, and starting left tackle Anton Harrison was on injured reserve.
During the game, Texans safety Reed Blankenship was carted to the locker room in the first half, and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was also hurt on a play. As of October 18, 2026, we haven't seen an official update on either player.
What channel was Texans vs Jaguars on?
The game aired on NFL Network nationally and on FOX30 in Jacksonville, with streaming on NFL+ (mobile and tablet only). Kickoff was 9:30 a.m. ET, or 2:30 p.m. in London, according to Jaguars.com.
It was Jacksonville's second straight game in London. A week earlier, the Jaguars beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a 57-yard Little field goal with one second left.
What is the Texans vs Jaguars all-time record?
The Houston Texans now lead the series 33-16. Through the 2025 season, Houston was 32-16 in 48 regular-season games against Jacksonville, according to ChampsOrChumps, and the teams have never met in the playoffs. Houston's longest winning streak in the series is nine games, from October 2018 to October 2022.
The recent games have been much closer than that record suggests:
Date | Where | Result |
|---|---|---|
September 29, 2024 | Houston | Texans 24-20 |
December 1, 2024 | Jacksonville | Texans 23-20 |
September 21, 2025 | Jacksonville | Jaguars 17-10 |
November 9, 2025 | Houston | Texans 36-29 |
October 18, 2026 | London (Wembley) | Texans 34-31 |
This was the second time the teams have met in London. Houston also won the first one, 26-3 at Wembley on November 3, 2019.
When do the Texans and Jaguars play again?
They meet again on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in Houston, in Week 15. As of October 18, 2026, ESPN's Texans schedule lists the game at 1:00 p.m. on CBS. Late-season kickoff times can change, so check again closer to the game.
What does this win mean for both teams?
For Houston, it's a second straight win after a 1-4 start in which three of the four losses were by five points or fewer. This one came against a 4-1 division leader, without Dell, Montgomery or Pitre.
For the Jacksonville Jaguars, it's their second loss of the season, at the end of two London games in two weeks. The December 20 rematch in Houston is their chance to split the season series.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Texans vs Jaguars game on October 18, 2026?
The Houston Texans won 34-31 at Wembley Stadium in London. Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked the winning 49-yard field goal with three seconds left.
Did Texans vs Jaguars go to overtime?
No. The game ended in regulation. Cam Little tied it at 31 with a 60-yard field goal, and Houston scored the winning field goal before time ran out.
Who leads the Texans vs Jaguars series?
The Texans lead the all-time series 33-16 after the October 18, 2026 win. The two teams have never played each other in the playoffs.
When did the Jaguars last beat the Texans?
The Jaguars last beat the Texans on September 21, 2025, winning 17-10 in Jacksonville. Houston has won the two meetings since then.
When is the next Texans vs Jaguars game?
The next game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in Houston, in Week 15 of the NFL season. As of October 18, 2026, ESPN lists it at 1:00 p.m. on CBS.
