Texans edge Jaguars 34-31 in London as defense struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium on October 18. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for over 300 yards and led a late comeback effort, but the defense failed to contain Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who passed for three touchdowns. Jacksonville yielded over 400 total yards for the second time in three games. The Jaguars will have a bye week before facing the Indianapolis Colts on November 1. The loss raises significant questions about the team's defensive performance and potential roster changes during the bye week.
- •Jaguars fall to Texans 34-31 at Wembley Stadium
- •Trevor Lawrence records second consecutive 300-yard game
- •C.J. Stroud throws for three touchdowns against Jaguars
- •Jaguars yield over 400 yards for the second time in three games
- •Team has a bye week before facing the Colts on November 1
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Texans report card: Grading Houston's 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars-Texans report card shows failing grade for a leaky defense
"The Texans offense played one of its better games of the season to help defeat the Jaguars at Wembley in London. Here were the grades.
"Grading the Jacksonville Jaguars game vs. the Houston Texans at London's Wembley Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:05 PMTexans report card: Grading Houston's 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Texans offense played one of its better games of the season to help defeat the Jaguars at Wembley in London. Here were the grades.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 5:45 PMJaguars-Texans report card shows failing grade for a leaky defense
Grading the Jacksonville Jaguars game vs. the Houston Texans at London's Wembley Stadium.
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