The Texans beat the Jaguars 34–31 at a neutral site, moving to 2–4. The Jaguars fell to 4–2. It was an upset by the records: the Texans came in at 1–4, the Jaguars at 4–1.
For the Texans, C.J. Stroud went 24-for-34 for 312 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jaylin Noel caught 4 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
For the Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence went 24-for-41 for 306 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jakobi Meyers caught 5 passes for 83 yards.
On defense, Calen Bullock (Texans) had an interception and Travis Hunter (Jaguars) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud against Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Texans: Oct 18, 2026, 8:02 AM ET; Jaguars: Oct 18, 2026, 8:02 AM ET).
Texans in this game: shotgun 67%, under center 33%, pistol 0% · one back 75%, two backs 16%, empty 10% · motion 51% (63 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Texans lined him up on most snaps.
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Out (hamstring)Next up: Jarrian Jones
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Texans lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Out (hamstring)Next up: Jarrian Jones
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 16% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Foster Moreau, is shown at fullback.
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Out (hamstring)Next up: Jarrian Jones
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Texans lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 10% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Out (hamstring)Next up: Jarrian Jones
Defense shown in its base front.
Jaguars offense vs Texans defense
Jaguars in this game: shotgun 58%, under center 41%, pistol 1% · one back 64%, two backs 22%, empty 14% · motion 70% (69 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Jaguars lined him up on most snaps.
LDE#51 Will Anderson Jr.Next up: Dominique Robinson
LDT#72 Tommy TogiaiNext up: Kayden McDonald
RDT#98 Sheldon RankinsNext up: Jaden Crumedy
RDE#55 Danielle HunterNext up: Jadeveon Clowney
WLB#39 Henry To'oTo'o Questionable (shoulder)Next up: Jamal Hill
MLB#0 Azeez Al-ShaairNext up: K.C. Ossai
SLB#35 Jake HansenNext up: Wade Woodaz
LCB#24 Derek Stingley Jr.Next up: Bryce Hall
SS#6 Reed BlankenshipNext up: Kamari Ramsey
FS#2 Calen BullockNext up: M.J. Stewart
RCB#3 Kamari LassiterNext up: Ja'Marcus Ingram
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Jaguars lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
LDE#51 Will Anderson Jr.Next up: Dominique Robinson
LDT#72 Tommy TogiaiNext up: Kayden McDonald
RDT#98 Sheldon RankinsNext up: Jaden Crumedy
RDE#55 Danielle HunterNext up: Jadeveon Clowney
WLB#39 Henry To'oTo'o Questionable (shoulder)Next up: Jamal Hill
MLB#0 Azeez Al-ShaairNext up: K.C. Ossai
SLB#35 Jake HansenNext up: Wade Woodaz
LCB#24 Derek Stingley Jr.Next up: Bryce Hall
SS#6 Reed BlankenshipNext up: Kamari Ramsey
FS#2 Calen BullockNext up: M.J. Stewart
RCB#3 Kamari LassiterNext up: Ja'Marcus Ingram
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 22% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Nate Boerkircher, is shown at fullback.
LDE#51 Will Anderson Jr.Next up: Dominique Robinson
LDT#72 Tommy TogiaiNext up: Kayden McDonald
RDT#98 Sheldon RankinsNext up: Jaden Crumedy
RDE#55 Danielle HunterNext up: Jadeveon Clowney
WLB#39 Henry To'oTo'o Questionable (shoulder)Next up: Jamal Hill
MLB#0 Azeez Al-ShaairNext up: K.C. Ossai
SLB#35 Jake HansenNext up: Wade Woodaz
LCB#24 Derek Stingley Jr.Next up: Bryce Hall
SS#6 Reed BlankenshipNext up: Kamari Ramsey
FS#2 Calen BullockNext up: M.J. Stewart
RCB#3 Kamari LassiterNext up: Ja'Marcus Ingram
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Jaguars lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 14% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.