C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 34-31 victory over Jaguars in London
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns as the Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium on October 18. Stroud's performance highlighted vulnerabilities in the Jaguars' defense, which struggled against the pass, allowing 426 total yards. The Texans secured the win with a game-winning field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn with under a minute remaining. Jacksonville's defense, which had been strong against the run, faced criticism after allowing 273.8 passing yards per game, sitting 30th in the NFL prior to this matchup. Following the game, the Jaguars' management may consider changes to bolster their pass rush during the bye week.
- •Stroud completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards.
- •Houston scored six times on 10 possessions.
- •Fairbairn's 49-yard field goal clinched the win.
- •Jaguars' defense allowed 426 total yards.
- •Jacksonville has a bye week to reassess their strategy.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — C.J. Stroud exposes flaws in Jaguars defense in 34-31 London broiling
"The Jacksonville Jaguars defense struggled against Houston QB C.J. Stroud in a 34-31 loss in London.
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