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The Houston Texans secured a 34-31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 of the NFL season, with a last-second 49-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn sealing the win at Wembley Stadium in London. The game was a high-stakes shootout between divisional rivals, marking the Texans’ second straight victory.

The Texans' win was fueled by a resurgence in performance, following back-to-back underwhelming years for C.J. Stroud. The Jaguars, now at 4-2, dropped the matchup following a season in which their defense struggled to contain the Texans' pass game.

Stroud delivered a standout performance, throwing three touchdown passes and orchestrating the game-winning drive that set up Fairbairn’s field goal. His precision passing was a focal point of the Texans’ offensive strategy, with the Jaguars’ defense failing to disrupt his rhythm.

The Jaguars’ run defense, described as leaky, also contributed to Houston’s success, allowing Stroud to extend drives and control the clock.

Jaylin Noel emerged as a key playmaker for the Texans, scoring a touchdown after a pass from Stroud that gave Houston a 10-point lead at one point in the game.

Jarrian Jones was among the Jaguars' players who did not perform well in the loss.

The Texans’ offensive strategy leaned heavily on C.J. Stroud’s precision passing. Houston’s pass rush was a key factor in their victory over the Jaguars.

Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, scored a touchdown and picked off C.J. Stroud in the fourth quarter.

The loss drops Jacksonville to 4-2, while the Texans remain on a two-game winning streak, building momentum after a slow start to the season. The game’s outcome was determined by Stroud’s clutch performance and Fairbairn’s cool execution under pressure, capping off a high-stakes divisional clash.

This report also draws on coverage from Central Oregon Daily, Browns Wire, RotoBaller, Heavy.com.

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