Final Whistle at Wembley
The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in a high-scoring affair played before a crowd of 82,497 at Wembley Stadium in London. The visit resulted in a win for the Texans, who improved to a 2-4 record, while the home Jaguars fell to 4-2.
The game featured back-and-forth scoring that held the lead in the balance until the final seconds of the fourth quarter.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
Houston established an early lead in the first quarter, with C.J. Stroud connecting with Foster Moreau for a six-yard touchdown pass. The Jaguars responded in the second period when Trevor Lawrence found Bhayshul Tuten for a 27-yard score.
Houston regained the lead on a 25-yard field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn, but Jacksonville struck twice more in the half. Lawrence connected with Tuten again for a two-yard touchdown, and Stroud answered with a one-yard pass to Moreau before halftime. The second quarter saw significant scoring, with the teams trading blows to end the half with Houston ahead 17-14.
In the third quarter, Houston extended its advantage. Stroud threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jaylin Noel, and the Texans added to their lead with a 25-yard rushing touchdown by Jawhar Jordan. The Jaguars narrowed the gap in the third period when Lawrence completed a one-yard pass to Nate Boerkircher.
The fourth quarter brought the closest margins of the game. Travis Hunter caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from Lawrence to cut the deficit to three points. Cam Little kicked a 60-yard field goal to tie the game at 31-31, setting the stage for the final play.
