Houston Texans Stun Jaguars 34-31 In London: Full Box Score, Stats, And Key Takeaways

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The Houston Texans secured a stunning 34-31 upset victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in a high-scoring thriller at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud outdueled Trevor Lawrence in an aerial showcase to capture Houston’s second win of the season.

A decisive third-quarter surge propelled the Texans ahead before Houston’s defense withstood a furious fourth-quarter Jacksonville comeback.

Official Box Score

The division rivals combined for 65 points in one of the most explosive international games in league history.

Stroud Outduels Lawrence In Aerial Showcase

Both franchise signal-callers delivered elite performances from inside the pocket, trading downfield strikes across four frantic quarters.

C.J. Stroud orchestrated Houston’s offense with surgical precision, completing 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.

Trevor Lawrence countered with a resilient four-touchdown afternoon, completing 24 of 41 passes for 306 yards while battling to keep Jacksonville competitive.

Despite Lawrence’s 104.3 passer rating, Stroud’s ability to convert on third-and-long situations in the second half proved to be the ultimate separator.

Stroud consistently found soft spots in Jacksonville’s zone coverage, finding his rhythm despite pressure off the edge.

Ground Game Dynamics And Receiving Leaders

Houston found offensive balance through running back Jo’quavious Marks, who ground out 56 rushing yards on 15 carries to control the line of scrimmage.

Wideout Jaylin Noel provided the primary downfield spark for the Texans, hauling in four receptions for 107 yards and a decisive touchdown catch.

For Jacksonville, Chris Rodriguez Jr. unexpectedly paced the backfield with 55 yards on 11 carries, averaging an impressive five yards per attempt.

Rookie Bhayshul Tuten added 39 yards on 12 rushes, while veteran receiver Jakobi Meyers led all Jaguars targets with five catches for 83 yards.

Three Big Takeaways From Wembley

1. Houston’s Third-Quarter Blitz Defined The Outcome

Entering halftime trailing 17-14, Houston completely seized momentum by putting up 14 unanswered points in the third period to establish a 31-21 lead.

2. Jacksonville’s Slow Starts Continue To Linger

Jacksonville suffered from an anemic opening quarter where they were held scoreless, forcing Lawrence into difficult pass-heavy situations late.

3. AFC South Race Tightens Up

With the victory, Houston improves to 2-4 and snaps Jacksonville’s momentum, injecting fresh life into their division campaign before heading back across the Atlantic.