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Texans Erase 19-Point Fourth-Quarter Deficit to Beat Jaguars 36-29

With C.J. Stroud sidelined by a concussion, backup Davis Mills delivered two late touchdown passes plus the go-ahead 14-yard run.

Overview

  • Mills entered for the injured Stroud and led three fourth-quarter touchdown drives, capping the comeback with a 14-yard scramble with 31 seconds left.
  • He finished with 292 passing yards, three total touchdowns and one interception as Houston completed its largest rally since 2013.
  • Houston’s defense produced five sacks, led by multiple from Danielle Hunter, and held Jacksonville to 11 fourth-quarter yards.
  • On the Jaguars’ final possession, Will Anderson Jr. sacked Trevor Lawrence to force a fumble that Sheldon Rankins returned 32 yards for a touchdown.
  • The victory moved the Texans to 4-5 and dropped the Jaguars to 5-4, with Houston safety M.J. Stewart leaving early due to a knee injury.