In a closely contested matchup held in London on Sunday, the Houston Texans edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in a game marked by multiple lead changes and a dramatic finish. The victory improved Houston’s record to 2-4 for the season, while Jacksonville dropped to 4-2.

Houston struck first in the opening quarter with a six-yard touchdown pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud to Richard Moreau, capped off by Brandon Fairbairn’s extra point. The Jaguars responded in the second quarter, as Trevor Lawrence connected twice with Tuten—first on a 27-yard reception, then a two-yard catch—both followed by successful extra points from kicker C. Little, giving Jacksonville a brief lead.

The Texans countered before halftime, with Fairbairn converting a 25-yard field goal, then Moreau again snagged a one-yard touchdown reception from Stroud just seconds before the break. At halftime, Houston maintained a slender edge.

Stroud continued to command Houston’s offense in the third quarter, finding Noel for a 13-yard touchdown pass. Jacksonville answered with a one-yard score from Boerkircher on a Lawrence pass, but Houston extended their lead with a 25-yard touchdown run by J.Jordan. The period ended with Houston leading 31-21.

Jacksonville mounted a late rally in the fourth quarter. Lawrence threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to T. Hunter, and Little added an impressive 60-yard field goal to narrow the deficit to three points. However, when time expired, Fairbairn sealed the victory with a 49-yard field goal, giving Houston the final margin.

Statistically, Stroud completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards and threw one interception. Both teams showcased balanced offensive efforts, but Houston’s ability to capitalize on key opportunities and maintain composure in the closing moments proved decisive. The game featured dynamic passing exchanges and critical special teams’ contributions, underscoring the competitive nature of the matchup played on foreign soil.