Texans complete stunning 26-point fourth quarter comeback vs Jaguars

An exciting AFC South matchup between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars ended with a 26-point fourth quarter for Houston, resulting in an important come-from-behind win at dwelling.

The 36-29 end in favor of the Texans gave them a 4-5 document on the season, whereas the Jaguars fell to 5-4.

It was all Jaguars for the primary three quarters, as Trevor Lawrence and firm took a 29-10 lead into the fourth. However Davis Mills, who began instead of the injured CJ Stroud, by no means backed down and got here by way of within the clutch for the ultimate quarter-hour.

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Davis Mills of the Houston Texans drops again to cross in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars through the first half of an NFL soccer sport at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Pictures)

Mills and the Texans’ offense scored a landing on all three of their drives within the fourth quarter, together with the veteran quarterback capping a 14-play, 93-yard drive with a 14-yard run to finish the comeback and provides Houston a 30-29 lead – its first of the sport.

Mills discovered rookie receiver Jayden Higgins from 12 yards out for his first rating of the fourth quarter, and after a Jacksonville three-and-out, he related with tight finish Dalton Schultz to ship the NRG Stadium crowd roaring as Houston minimize the deficit to 5 with loads of time left on the clock.

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Lawrence and the Jaguars nonetheless had an opportunity at a miracle if they may get to area purpose vary for Cam Little, who rewrote the NFL document books in Week 9 along with his 68-yard area purpose — the longest in league historical past.

Lawrence made issues attention-grabbing when he rushed for 21 yards to succeed in midfield with 21 seconds left. Then Parker Washington, who had scored on each the offense and a punt return earlier within the sport, caught a 12-yard cross to enter Houston territory. Nevertheless, an unlawful use of palms penalty nullified the play and spoiled the drive.

Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars is sacked by Danielle Hunter of the Houston Texans through the second half of the sport at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Pictures)

On the following snap, Lawrence was sacked by Will Anderson Jr., and veteran defensive deal with Sheldon Rankins recovered and returned it 32 yards for a landing as time expired to seal the victory.

Just some weeks in the past, the Denver Broncos shocked the New York Giants with a 33-point fourth quarter to win at dwelling. Though the Houston rally wasn’t as explosive, the Texans completed what as soon as appeared unimaginable.

Mills completed 27 of 45 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. On the opposite sideline, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with one landing and one interception.

Davis Mills of the Houston Texans is congratulated by his teammates after operating the ball for a landing in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars through the second half of the sport at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Pictures)

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For Houston, Nico Collins lived as much as his standing because the No. 1 receiver, hauling in seven of 15 targets for 136 yards to guide all gamers. Travis Etienne Jr. scored for Jacksonville. as soon as whereas dashing for 58 yards on 16 carries, and Jakobi Meyers, who made his Jaguars debut on his twenty ninth birthday, caught three passes for 41 yards.

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