Texans secure late win over Jaguars with Fairbairn's field goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium on October 18. Quarterback C.J. Stroud led a pivotal fourth-quarter drive to set up a 49-yard game-winning field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn. Stroud completed 70.6% of his passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns, while the Texans' defense allowed four touchdown passes from Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. This marks the Texans' second consecutive victory, improving their record to 2-4 overall and 2-1 in the AFC South. Houston will play the New York Giants next Sunday as they aim for a stronger start to November.
- •C.J. Stroud throws for 312 yards and three touchdowns
- •Texans score game-winning field goal in fourth quarter
- •Houston’s defense allows four touchdowns from Jaguars
- •Texans improve to 2-4 overall, 2-1 in AFC South
- •Next game for Texans is against the New York Giants
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Recap: Texans respond late, set up game-winning Ka'imi Faiirbairn FG in win over Jaguars
"If it comes down to kicking, the Houston Texans should feel good in the final seconds.
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