Texans Beat Jaguars 34-31 in London as C.J. Stroud Throws 3 TDs

Q: Will Travis Hunter's historic two-way performance be enough to save Jacksonville's division hopes despite costly red-zone errors?

No. Travis Hunter’s two-way breakout helps Jacksonville stay relevant, but it is not enough by itself to offset the mistakes that cost the Jaguars a chance to take firmer control of the AFC South. Hunter’s performance was genuinely historic. He caught a touchdown, intercepted C.J. Stroud in the end zone, and became one of only a handful of players in the Super Bowl era to record both in the same game. That kind of versatility can change games and gives Jacksonville a unique weapon on both sides of the ball. But the larger picture from London points the other way. Jacksonville lost 34-31 after a red-zone interception by Trevor Lawrence, failed fourth-down chances, and penalties that erased scoring opportunities. One of the biggest swings came when a touchdown run was wiped out before Lawrence was picked off in the end zone. In a tight division game, those errors mattered more than any individual highlight. The standings also show the loss hurts but does not end Jacksonville’s hopes. At 4-2, the Jaguars still sit atop the AFC South, ahead of Indianapolis at 2-3 and Houston at 2-4. So Hunter’s game did not need to “save” the season immediately. What it did do was prove Jacksonville has another high-impact playmaker as the race tightens. If the Jaguars clean up their red-zone execution and late-game decision-making, Hunter can be a major reason they win the division. If those mistakes continue, even historic performances will not be enough.

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 18

Houston edged Jacksonville 34-31 in a back-and-forth London opener, with Ka'imi Fairbairn's late field goal sealing the Texans' Week 6 win.
C.J. Stroud powered the result with 312 yards and three touchdowns, avoided a sack after taking 14 through five games, and spread the ball to 10 targets.
Jaylin Noel gave Houston a big-play lift on just four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown, while Woody Marks led the backfield with 81 yards from 17 touches.
Jacksonville nearly matched that output behind Trevor Lawrence's 300-plus yards and four touchdown passes, plus Bhayshul Tuten's two receiving scores.
Travis Hunter added the Jaguars' standout wrinkle, becoming the first player in 24 years to post an interception and a receiving touchdown in the same game.