The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in an international regular-season matchup at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 18, 2026. C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, while Travis Hunter made history by recording an interception and a receiving touchdown in the same game.
Wembley Stadium Showdown and C.J. Stroud’s Big Day in London
Sunday morning brought a wild finish across the Atlantic as the Houston Texans secured a 34-31 victory over the AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. For Houston, the contest served as the team’s most complete offensive performance of the season, lifting the franchise behind an elite outing from its quarterback.
C.J. Stroud shook off a trio of shaky outings at the start of the 2026 campaign to deliver his finest game since his Offensive Rookie of the Year season in 2023. The quarterback completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns, carving up Jacksonville’s defense and distributing passes cleanly to a remade receiving corps that included the debut of Marvin Harrison Jr. Houston reached the 34-point mark during Week 6, representing the highest total surrendered by the Jaguars to any opponent since Houston’s 36-29 triumph in Week 10 of the 2025 season.
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The international showdown represented the final regular-season contest played in London for the 2026 season. The Jaguars arrived in the English capital directly after securing a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the previous weekend. Before kickoff on Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Texans held an overall record of 1-4, while the Jaguars stood at 4-1 at the summit of the AFC South division standings.
Stroud demonstrated exceptional poise in the pocket throughout the morning, avoiding sacks entirely after taking 14 sacks through his first five appearances of the season. His targets included Jaylin Noel, who caught four passes for 107 yards and a touchdown, alongside veteran wideout Nico Collins. Houston also incorporated heavy personnel groupings effectively, utilizing Blake Fisher as an extra offensive lineman for a season-high 21 snaps. The tactical approach helped fuel a productive offensive day.
Travis Hunter Makes History on Both Sides of the Ball for Jacksonville
While Jacksonville fell just short in the international showcase, Travis Hunter etched his name into the record books. Having entered Week 6 with 21 total snaps on offense, Hunter exploded on Sunday by contributing significantly to both units.
With those accomplishments, he became the initial competitor in two dozen years to notch both an interception and a touchdown catch during a single contest.
Hunter’s performance provided a major highlight for a Jacksonville squad that struggled to contain Houston’s high-flying attack through four quarters. Despite the defensive lapses, the Jaguars’ offense moved the chains effectively under quarterback Trevor Lawrence, though critical penalties and turnovers ultimately stalled momentum at crucial junctures.
Ground Game Splits and Roster Shifts in the AFC South
Both sidelines managed their backfields through committee work that heavily impacted fantasy football managers and offensive rhythm alike. Houston leaned on Woody Marks following an injury to David Montgomery, who had handled the majority of snaps over the first four weeks of the campaign.
The divisional clash carried immense weight for the AFC South standings. Penalties also disrupted Jacksonville’s rhythm, including a holding foul by Brenton Strange that wiped out a touchdown, as the Texans ultimately held on to tighten the division race significantly as teams approach the middle portion of the autumn schedule.