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Jaguars Beat Texans 17-10 as Late Etienne TD Drops Houston to 0-3

Red-zone futility plus penalties highlight offensive regression, narrowing Houston's playoff path.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) walks off the field following a 17-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonvillew, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ. Stroud (7) walks off the field following a 17-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonvillew, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans walks off the field after losing 17-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonvillew, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) dives into the end zone on a 50-yard touchdown reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonvillew, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.

Overview

  • Trevor Lawrence hit Brian Thomas Jr. for a 46-yard gain to the 10, setting up Travis Etienne’s go-ahead 10-yard score with 1:48 left.
  • Houston squandered late chances with three fourth-quarter turnovers, including Nico Collins’ fumble in scoring range and a tipped C.J. Stroud pass intercepted by Antonio Johnson.
  • Stroud finished 25-of-38 for 204 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions as Houston managed 271 yards and converted 4 of 15 third downs.
  • The Texans have 31 points through three games and remain without a red-zone touchdown, with seven penalties for 66 yards and persistent protection issues featuring rookie LT Aireontae Ersery.
  • All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. left with an abdominal injury and did not return, while Jacksonville improved to 2-1 with its first home win over Houston since 2017.