Texans fly to London for Jaguars matchup two days early
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

The Houston Texans arrived in London two days before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, aimed at adjusting to the six-hour time difference. They utilized blue light glasses and planned a sleep schedule for the players during the trip. This approach mirrors their previous trip to London in 2019, where they defeated the Jaguars 26-3. The Texans will continue their normal pregame routine in London and will return to the U.S. immediately after the game to prepare for their next matchup against the New York Giants.
- •Texans practiced in Houston before an 8½-hour flight to London.
- •Players used blue light glasses to help with sleep adjustment.
- •The team aims to maintain their regular pregame schedule.
- •Texans' travel strategy mirrors their successful trip to London in 2019.
- •They will return to the U.S. for a game against the Giants after the Jaguars.
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Texans opted to fly to London two days before their game against the Jaguars
"Houston arrived two days before facing Jacksonville at Wembley, using blue light glasses to adjust to London's six-hour time difference.
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