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Fairbairn’s 49-Yard Kick Lifts Texans Past Jaguars 34-31

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC · How we work

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Texans Beat Jaguars

Texans beat Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium in London.
C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns.
Trevor Lawrence completed 24 of 41 passes for 306 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
Travis Hunter intercepted Stroud and returned it for a touchdown, the first such combo since 2002.
Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired to win.

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Gladstone Defends Draft

GM James Gladstone said the London game proved his draft gamble on Travis Hunter was justified.
Coach Liam Coen indicated Hunter’s offensive snaps could increase after the bye week.
Coen warned the Jaguars must balance Hunter’s expanded role with receivers such as Brian Thomas Jr.
Defensive coordinator Nick Caley’s scheme drew criticism for allowing Houston’s rushing success.
A 12-man on-field penalty early in the second half cost Jacksonville a first-down.

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Texans Beat Jaguars

Texans beat Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium in London.
C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns.
Trevor Lawrence completed 24 of 41 passes for 306 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
Travis Hunter intercepted Stroud and returned it for a touchdown, the first such combo since 2002.
Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired to win.

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