Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence
— The Houston Texans found some much-needed momentum — call it “Joe-mentum” — before their bye week.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
23
Jacksonville Jaguars
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 23 |
| JAX | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 20 |
EverBank Stadium · 62,588 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:31 23-20
Brian Thomas Jr. 6 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Mac Jones Pass to Parker Washington for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 7:49 23-12
Parker Washington 22 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 12:11 23-6
Dalton Schultz 22 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 1:16 16-6
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:04 13-6
Joe Mixon 7 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 10:06 6-6
Cam Little 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 6-3
Cam Little 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:26 6-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:51 3-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 53 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:31 · End of Game
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JAX 3:31
10 plays, 84 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 23-20
Brian Thomas Jr. 6 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Mac Jones Pass to Parker Washington for Two-Point Conversion)
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HOU 5:57
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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JAX 7:49
12 plays, 72 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:49 23-12
Parker Washington 22 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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HOU 12:11
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:11 23-6
Dalton Schultz 22 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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JAX 13:57
7 plays, 33 yards, 2:19 · Missed FG
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HOU 1:16
10 plays, 41 yards, 4:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:16 16-6
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 6:10
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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HOU 8:04
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:04 13-6
Joe Mixon 7 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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JAX 10:06
9 plays, 68 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 6-6
Cam Little 30 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 13:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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HOU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Half
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JAX 0:08
14 plays, 53 yards, 6:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 6-3
Cam Little 33 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 6:26
11 plays, 33 yards, 6:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:26 6-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 30 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 13:17
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:34 · Interception
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HOU 14:51
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:51 3-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 53 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 1:57
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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HOU 2:54
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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JAX 4:41
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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HOU 7:29
10 plays, 28 yards, 5:48 · Punt
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JAX 13:17
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
HOU
JAX
20
1st Downs
19
10
Passing 1st downs
13
9
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
1
5-13
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
61
Total Plays
67
326
Total Yards
373
5.3
Yards per Play
5.6
11
Total Drives
10
218
Passing
276
22/34
Comp/Att
24/42
6.1
Yards per pass
6.6
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-24
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
108
Rushing
97
25
Rushing Attempts
25
4.3
Yards per rush
3.9
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
3-15
Penalties
4-30
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:17
Possession
27:43
Injuries
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Wesley Williams Out
- CJ Williams Out
- Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig Out
- Alijah Huzzie Out
- Eric Murray Injured Reserve
Houston Texans
- Febechi Nwaiwu Out
- Braden Smith Out
- Cade Stover Out
- Nate Thomas Out
- David Montgomery Out
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