The Houston Texans pulled off one of the most stunning comebacks of the 2025 NFL season on November 9, erasing a 19-point second-half deficit to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-29 at NRG Stadium. With starter C.J. Stroud sidelined by a concussion, backup quarterback Davis Mills stepped up under pressure, throwing two touchdowns and scrambling 14 yards for the go-ahead score with just 31 seconds remaining. The win capped a historic fourth-quarter outburst of 26 unanswered points and denied Jacksonville a shot at sweeping their division rival for the first time since 2017.
This article provides a complete breakdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars vs Texans match player stats, team stats, key plays, and everything you need to understand what made this game one of the most remarkable of the season.
Game Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
| Date | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| Venue | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| Final Score | Houston Texans 36 – Jacksonville Jaguars 29 |
| Game Type | 2025 NFL Regular Season – Week 10 (AFC South) |
| Broadcast | CBS |
| Attendance | NRG Stadium (Capacity 72,220) |
| Weather | Dome (Indoors) |
| Records After Game | Jaguars: 5-4 | Texans: 4-5 |
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 29 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 36 |
The Jaguars dominated the first three quarters but were completely shut out in the fourth, managing just one first down and 11 total yards while the Texans poured on 26 points.
Team Stats Comparison
| Category | Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans |
| Total Net Yards | 213 | 412 |
| Total Plays | 55 | 69 |
| Average Gain Per Play | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 119 | 282 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13/23 | 27/45 |
| Completion Percentage | 56.5% | 60.0% |
| Net Rushing Yards | 94 | 130 |
| Rush Attempts | 27 | 22 |
| Average Rush Yards | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| First Downs | 19 | 27 |
| 3rd Down Conversions | 4 of 11 (36.4%) | 10 of 15 (66.7%) |
| 4th Down Conversions | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
| Penalties / Yards | 9 for 90 yards | 11 for 80 yards |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles / Lost | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 5 | 2 |
| Return Yards (All) | 250 | 79 |
| Punt Returns | 2 for 90 yards | 1 for 8 yards |
| Kickoff Returns | 6 for 160 yards | 3 for 71 yards |
| Time of Possession | 29:00 | 31:00 |
| Red Zone Efficiency | 2 of 4 (50%) | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Punts / Average | 3 / 45.7 yards | 2 / 54.0 yards |
| Total Touchdowns | 3 | 5 |
Jacksonville Jaguars Player Stats
Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Comp% | QB Rating |
| Trevor Lawrence (#16) | 13/23 | 158 | 1 | 1 | 56.5% | 74.2 |
Trevor Lawrence had a difficult afternoon against the NFL’s top-ranked defense. He was sacked five times, led by 3.5 sacks from Danielle Hunter alone. Lawrence fumbled on the final drive of the game, leading to Sheldon Rankins’ 32-yard fumble return touchdown that sealed Houston’s victory.
Rushing
| Player | Attempts | Yards | TD | Long |
| Travis Etienne Jr. (#1) | 16 | 58 | 1 | 13 |
| Trevor Lawrence (#16) | 5 | 35 | 0 | 21 |
| Bhayshul Tuten (#33) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Parker Washington (#11) | 2 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Travis Etienne Jr. was Jacksonville’s most productive offensive weapon on the ground. His six-yard touchdown run in the third quarter extended the lead to 29-10, the high point of the Jaguars’ day. The team rushed for 94 yards total on 27 attempts.
Receiving
| Player | Targets | Rec | Yards | TD | Long |
| Jakobi Meyers (#16) | 3 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 23 |
| Austin Trammell (#81) | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 18 |
| Parker Washington (#11) | 7 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 17 |
| Johnny Mundt (#86) | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. (#1) | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 15 |
| LeQuint Allen (#36) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Bhayshul Tuten (#33) | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Dyami Brown (#5) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jakobi Meyers made his Jacksonville debut after a midweek trade from Las Vegas and immediately contributed with three catches for 41 yards. Parker Washington led all Jacksonville receivers with seven targets and scored the Jaguars’ only receiving touchdown.
Kicking
| Player | FG (Made/Att) | Long FG | XP (Made/Att) | Total Points |
| Cam Little (#39) | 3/3 | 53 yards | 2/2 | 11 |
Cam Little was one of the bright spots for Jacksonville. He made all three of his field goal attempts, including a long of 53 yards, and converted both extra points. His three field goals accounted for nine of the team’s 29 points.
Punting
| Player | Punts | Average | Inside 20 |
| Logan Cooke (#9) | 3 | 45.7 yards | 2 |
Punt Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
| Parker Washington (#11) | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 73 | 1 |
Parker Washington’s 73-yard punt return touchdown in the second quarter was the highlight of Jacksonville’s special teams performance. He caught the punt at the 27-yard line and sprinted down the sideline untouched, stopping just short of the goal line before falling backward into the end zone. It was the third punt return touchdown of his career and his second of the 2025 season.
Kickoff Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average | Long |
| Bhayshul Tuten (#33) | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 41 |
| LeQuint Allen (#36) | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 17 |
Jacksonville Defense
| Player | Tackles | Assists | Sacks | INT | FF |
| Dennis Gardeck (#47) | 5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones (#22) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II (#0) | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson (#26) | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard (#42) | 3 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd (#0) | 2 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Striggow (#92) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen (#41) | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foye Oluokun (#23) | 1 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker (#44) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead (#91) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown (#30) | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller (#51) | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
Jarrian Jones recorded an interception on the third play of the game, giving Jacksonville its first field goal opportunity. Danny Striggow recovered a fumble on the following kickoff return, leading directly to a Jaguars touchdown. Antonio Johnson and Arik Armstead each recorded a sack. However, the defensive unit surrendered 167 yards in the fourth quarter alone, unable to stop the Texans’ final three drives.
Houston Texans Player Stats
Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Comp% | QB Rating |
| Davis Mills (#10) | 27/45 | 292 | 2 | 1 | 60.0% | 84.7 |
Davis Mills was shaky early, throwing an interception on the third play and failing to generate much offense in the first three quarters. But he found another level in the fourth quarter. He threw touchdown passes of 12 yards to Jayden Higgins and 7 yards to Dalton Schultz, then capped the comeback with a 14-yard scramble for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left. He finished with 292 passing yards and a quarterback rating of 84.7 on the day.
Rushing
| Player | Attempts | Yards | TD | Long |
| Woody Marks (#27) | 14 | 63 | 1 | 21 |
| Nick Chubb (#21) | 5 | 47 | 0 | 19 |
| Davis Mills (#10) | 3 | 20 | 1 | 14 |
Nick Chubb, returning from injury, contributed 47 yards on five carries in a limited but promising showing. Woody Marks scored on a one-yard plunge early in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 20-10 heading into halftime. Davis Mills added a key 14-yard scramble for the go-ahead TD.
Receiving
| Player | Targets | Rec | Yards | TD | Long |
| Nico Collins (#12) | 15 | 7 | 136 | 0 | 54 |
| Dalton Schultz (#86) | 11 | 7 | 53 | 1 | 20 |
| Jayden Higgins (#81) | 7 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 12 |
| Jaylin Noel (#14) | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 27 |
| Woody Marks (#27) | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 |
| Nick Chubb (#21) | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Christian Kirk (#13) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Nico Collins was the standout performer for Houston. He hauled in seven catches for 136 yards, extending his streak to five consecutive games with 100 or more receiving yards against the Jaguars. He also caught a two-point conversion that cut the deficit to 29-18. Dalton Schultz was crucial in the comeback, catching seven passes for 53 yards and a touchdown while converting a critical third down on the winning drive. Rookie Jayden Higgins caught the first touchdown of the fourth-quarter comeback, pulling in a 12-yard score.
Kicking
| Player | FG (Made/Att) | Long FG | XP (Made/Att) | Total Points |
| Matthew Wright (#42) | 1/1 | 23 yards | 1/1 | 4 |
Punting
| Player | Punts | Average | Inside 20 |
| Tommy Townsend (#6) | 2 | 54.0 yards | 0 |
Houston Defense
| Player | Tackles | Assists | Sacks | INT | FF |
| Myles Bryant (#27) | 5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter (#55) | 5 | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock (#2) | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremon Smith (#11) | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair (#0) | 3 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai (#72) | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed (#45) | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To’oTo’o (#39) | 2 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter (#4) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr. (#51) | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr. (#24) | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins (#90) | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Danielle Hunter had a dominant performance, recording 3.5 sacks of Trevor Lawrence and forcing the fumble that led to Sheldon Rankins’ game-sealing 32-yard touchdown return on the final play. Will Anderson Jr. also recorded a sack and a forced fumble. Derek Stingley Jr. added an interception. The Texans’ defense, ranked number one in the NFL heading into this game, held Jacksonville to zero points and 11 yards in the fourth quarter.
Key Plays and Game-Changing Moments
First Quarter: Jaguars Strike First Off Texans Turnovers
The Jaguars wasted no time taking advantage of early Texans mistakes. On the third play of the game, cornerback Jarrian Jones intercepted Davis Mills and returned it to the Houston 40-yard line. The Jaguars converted the turnover into a Cam Little 32-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.
The very next possession began with disaster for the Texans. Ventrell Miller knocked the ball loose from kickoff returner Tremon Smith, and rookie defensive end Danny Striggow pounced on it. Five plays later, Trevor Lawrence hit Parker Washington for a seven-yard touchdown reception to make it 10-0.
Second Quarter: Washington’s Return Blows the Game Open
Parker Washington struck again with one of the plays of the year. He fielded a Tommy Townsend punt at the Jacksonville 27-yard line, sliced through the coverage, and sprinted 73 yards down the sideline. He paused just before the goal line, turned, and fell backward into the end zone. His teammates staged a playful CPR celebration. The punt return made it 17-0 and seemed to put the game out of reach.
Houston answered with a Matthew Wright 23-yard field goal and a one-yard Woody Marks touchdown run in the final minutes of the first half to cut the deficit to 20-10 at the break. Cam Little added a 53-yard field goal at the 4:02 mark of the second quarter to push the Jaguars’ lead to 20-3 before the Texans’ mini-rally.
Third Quarter: Jaguars Push the Lead to 19
Jacksonville kept the pressure on in the third quarter. A Cam Little 33-yard field goal stretched the lead to 23-10. Then an 11-play, 58-yard drive ending in a Travis Etienne six-yard touchdown run extended the Jaguars’ advantage to 29-10 with 1:33 remaining in the third quarter. A missed two-point conversion left the score at 29-10.
Houston tried to respond before the quarter ended but stalled on a fourth-and-five attempt, giving the ball back to Jacksonville.
Fourth Quarter: The Historic Comeback
With 29-10 on the board entering the fourth quarter, the Jaguars appeared completely in control. What followed was one of the most astonishing quarter-long collapses in franchise history.
Davis Mills found Jayden Higgins for a 12-yard touchdown pass on a 13-play, 65-yard drive. Nico Collins then hauled in the two-point conversion to make it 29-18 with 12 minutes remaining.
The Jaguars went three-and-out. Houston marched again, with Mills connecting with Dalton Schultz for a seven-yard touchdown pass to pull within 29-24. A missed two-point conversion attempt left Houston still down five.
Another Jacksonville three-and-out. Another Houston drive. Starting at their own seven-yard line, the Texans drove 80 yards in 14 plays. Mills converted a critical third-and-long with a 20-yard pass to Schultz, and a pass-interference penalty on Jarrian Jones advanced the ball to the two-yard line. Two false start penalties set up a third-and-goal from the 16, and Mills scrambled left for 14 yards and the go-ahead touchdown with just 31 seconds remaining.
The two-point conversion failed, leaving the score at 30-29. But Danielle Hunter then sacked Lawrence, forced a fumble, and Sheldon Rankins scooped the ball up and ran 32 yards for a touchdown to put the final score at 36-29.
Historic Context and What This Means
This game set or matched several notable records:
- It was the largest lead ever surrendered by the Jaguars in franchise history. Before this game, Jacksonville was 53-0 in regular season and playoff games when leading by 19 or more points.
- The Texans’ comeback was the second-largest in franchise history, behind only a 21-point comeback against the Chargers in 2013.
- Nico Collins extended a personal streak to five consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards against Jacksonville.
- Parker Washington’s 73-yard punt return was the third punt return touchdown of his career and second of the 2025 season.
- Davis Mills, as a backup, led a go-ahead scoring drive with 80 yards in 14 plays, capping it with a scrambling touchdown in the final minute.
- Houston’s defense, ranked number one in the NFL, allowed just 11 yards and zero first downs in the fourth quarter to lock down the victory.
Injury and Availability Notes
Several players were unavailable or limited for Jacksonville heading into and during this game:
- Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) – Inactive, ankle injury
- Ezra Cleveland (G) – Inactive, knee/ankle injury
- Jourdan Lewis (CB) – Inactive, neck injury
- Hunter Long (TE) – Inactive, hip/knee injury
- Cody Schrader (RB) – Inactive
- Austin Johnson (DT) – Inactive
- Anton Harrison (OT) – Left game in Q4 with knee injury
- Patrick Mekari (G) – Left game in Q4 with knee injury
- Dyami Brown (WR) – Played despite questionable designation (concussion)
For Houston, C.J. Stroud (concussion, suffered in Week 9) was inactive, which is what forced Davis Mills into the starting role. Safety M.J. Stewart was carted off with a knee injury in the second quarter.
AFC South Standings Impact
The result had notable implications for the AFC South divisional race:
- The Jaguars dropped to 5-4 and fell two and a half games behind the AFC South-leading Indianapolis Colts, who improved to 8-2 with a 31-25 overtime win over Atlanta on the same day.
- The Texans improved to 4-5 and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.
- Jacksonville missed the chance to complete their first season sweep of Houston since 2017.
- The Jaguars have now lost three of their last four games heading into a Week 11 home game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Post-Game Reactions
Liam Coen, Jacksonville Head Coach
“We didn’t get it done. The reality is we gave up a 19-point lead to lose the game. Part of winning in the National Football League is sustaining a lead. We just needed one stop, didn’t get one. You score 29 and you feel like you’re going to have a chance to go get a win, but we didn’t get it done.”
“Against a tough defense, points were hard to come by, especially in the second half. You have a 19-point lead and you can’t hold on to it. That’s disappointing. That’s really disappointing against an in-division opponent on the road where you’re controlling the game for the majority of it.”
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville QB
“We have to be able to put a team away when you have them down that much. You have to be able to close those games out. It’s tough losing in general, but to lose that way, to control the game and let it go and give it away is tough. We have to bounce back. We have a long season ahead of us.”
DeMeco Ryans, Houston Head Coach
“The key for our entire game was, no one blinked. I told the guys last night it was going to be a heavyweight fight. I wanted us to continue forward, keep punching. Keep showing up. Keep fighting and never quit.”
Davis Mills, Houston QB
“I’ve always had the mentality to stay confident regardless of what happened on the play before. It’s kind of like the old basketball mentality – shooters shoot. If you stop you’re not going to see shots go in.”
Nico Collins, Houston WR
When asked what it felt like to be part of the comeback, Collins gave a straightforward answer: “It’s like a party out there.”
Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville LB
“We want to close that team out. Credit to them. They found a way to make plays and get the job done, but for us it just comes down to execution down the stretch, and we weren’t able to get the job done today.”
Drive Summary Chart
Jacksonville Jaguars Drives
| Quarter | Starting Pos | Plays | Yards | Result |
| Q1 | HOU 40 | 7 | 26 | Field Goal (Little, 32 yds) |
| Q1 | HOU 19 | 5 | 19 | Touchdown (Washington, 7-yd rec) |
| Q2 | JAC 28 | 5 | 10 | Punt |
| Q2 | JAC 26 | 7 | 40 | Field Goal (Little, 53 yds) |
| Q2 | JAC 36 | 5 | 15 | Interception |
| Q3 | JAC 26 | 9 | 59 | Field Goal (Little, 33 yds) |
| Q3 | JAC 42 | 11 | 58 | Touchdown (Etienne, 6-yd run) |
| Q4 | JAC 13 | 3 | -4 | Punt |
| Q4 | JAC 45 | 3 | 6 | Punt |
| Q4 | JAC 33 | 3 | 31 | Sack/Fumble/Rankins TD |
Houston Texans Drives
| Quarter | Starting Pos | Plays | Yards | Result |
| Q1 | HOU 31 | 3 | 12 | Interception |
| Q1 | HOU 35 | 9 | 14 | Punt |
| Q2 | HOU 17 | 3 | -12 | Punt |
| Q2 | HOU 35 | 8 | 61 | Field Goal (Wright, 23 yds) |
| Q2 | HOU 35 | 5 | 65 | Touchdown (Marks, 1-yd run) |
| Q3 | HOU 40 | 7 | 18 | Turnover on Downs |
| Q4 | HOU 35 | 13 | 65 | Touchdown (Higgins, 12-yd rec) |
| Q4 | HOU 49 | 6 | 51 | Touchdown (Schultz, 7-yd rec) |
| Q4 | HOU 7 | 14 | 93 | Touchdown (Mills, 14-yd scramble) |
Player Performance Highlights
Offensive Player of the Game: Davis Mills (Houston)
Mills overcame a rough start to become the hero of the comeback. His 27-of-45 performance for 292 yards and two touchdown passes, combined with the game-winning scramble, was the most valuable offensive contribution on the field in the fourth quarter.
Defensive Player of the Game: Danielle Hunter (Houston)
Hunter racked up 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble on Trevor Lawrence. He was the catalyst for the defensive performance that smothered Jacksonville in the final quarter, finishing with five tackles and two assists.
Special Teams Star: Parker Washington (Jacksonville)
Washington was electric in the return game, contributing a 73-yard punt return touchdown and scoring the Jaguars’ first receiving touchdown. He touched the ball nine times across passing, rushing, and return duties.
Fantasy Football Takeaways
- Nico Collins delivered 136 yards on seven catches and added a two-point conversion for 22 fantasy points. He remains one of the most consistent performers against Jacksonville.
- Parker Washington’s dual-role performance makes him a strong flex option when healthy, given his punt return touchdown ability and target share.
- Travis Etienne Jr. scored a rushing touchdown but was limited to 58 yards on 16 carries. His role is solid but his efficiency was hampered by the depleted offensive line.
- Dalton Schultz posted seven catches for 53 yards and a touchdown, earning 18 fantasy points and proving to be Mills’ most reliable safety valve.
- Jayden Higgins continued a strong rookie year with five catches for 42 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
- Cam Little scored 11 fantasy points from three field goals and two PATs. He remains one of the better streaming kicker options in the NFL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Jacksonville Jaguars vs Texans Week 10 game?
The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-29 on November 9, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Who replaced C.J. Stroud for the Texans?
Davis Mills started in place of C.J. Stroud, who was sidelined with a concussion suffered in Week 9. Mills finished with 292 passing yards, two touchdowns, and the game-winning 14-yard scramble.
What was Parker Washington’s role in this game?
Parker Washington was Jacksonville’s most explosive player. He scored two touchdowns, one on a seven-yard catch in the first quarter and another on a 73-yard punt return in the second quarter.
How many sacks did Trevor Lawrence take?
Trevor Lawrence was sacked five times. Danielle Hunter led the way with 3.5 sacks. Lawrence also fumbled on the final play, which Sheldon Rankins returned 32 yards for a touchdown to seal the game.
What record did the Jaguars break by losing this game?
The Jaguars broke their own franchise record for largest lead surrendered in a loss. Before this game, Jacksonville had never lost a game in which they led by 19 or more points, going 53-0 in such situations.
How did the game affect the AFC South standings?
The loss dropped Jacksonville to 5-4, leaving them 2.5 games behind the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts. Houston improved to 4-5 and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Final Verdict
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs Texans Week 10 matchup will be remembered as one of the most dramatic collapses in 2025 NFL history. Jacksonville controlled three full quarters, built a 19-point lead, and were beaten by a backup quarterback who refused to quit. Davis Mills, Nico Collins, Danielle Hunter, and an elite Houston defense combined to produce a fourth quarter that will be talked about for years.
For the Jaguars, the loss raised serious questions about their ability to close out games and protect leads late in close contests. For Houston, it was a life-affirming win that proved this team has the character and talent to compete even without their starting quarterback. All statistics, quotes, and drive data referenced in this article are sourced from official NFL game records for the November 9, 2025, Week 10 AFC South contest between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
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