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Travis Hunter is having his best offensive game, and worst defensive game, of the season

Travis Hunter delivered his most impactful offensive performance of the season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, hauling in four receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown as the team fought a 31-28 deficit against the Houston Texans late in the fourth quarter. The versatile playmaker had previously managed just two catches for 17 yards all year, but his breakout effort came with the Jaguars trailing, including a scoring grab that kept hopes alive in a tightly contested AFC South showdown.

On the other side of the ball, however, Hunter’s defensive struggles proved costly, as he was outmatched by Texans wide receiver Nico Collins twice—first allowing a 42-yard gain that set up a touchdown and later committing pass interference in the end zone to spark another score. Meanwhile, Houston’s C.J.

Stroud continued his dominant play with three touchdown passes, while Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence matched him with four scoring throws of his own. The game also saw injury concerns for the Texans, as safety Reed Blankenship exited with a concussion and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was briefly evaluated before being cleared to return.

With under 10 minutes left, the high-stakes matchup remained undecided, heading toward a potential late-decision finish.

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