Texans beat Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley on Fairbairn’s last-second field goal

The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley on Sunday, October 18, after Ka’imi Fairbairn made a 49-yard field goal as time expired. The Week 6 result gave Houston a second successive win and ended the NFL’s London series with a last-second finish.

Jacksonville had drawn level at 31-31 with three seconds left when Cam Little made a 60-yard field goal, according to the Guardian’s live account. Fairbairn’s kick then decided the game on the final play. Houston improved to 2-4, while Jacksonville fell to 4-2 and remained atop the AFC South, the Guardian reported.

Stroud’s passing and Jacksonville’s defensive struggles

Jaguars Wire reported that Houston gained more than 400 yards at 7.2 yards per play. The Texans ran for more than 100 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Jacksonville did not sack Stroud and hit him three times, leaving its defense unable to stop Houston late in the game.

Hunter and Tuten supplied Jacksonville’s highlights

Travis Hunter contributed on both sides of the ball for Jacksonville. Jaguars Wire reported that he caught a 26-yard pass, followed it with a seven-yard touchdown reception and intercepted a Houston pass in the end zone on the Texans’ ensuing possession. His plays helped keep Jacksonville in a game its defense struggled to control.

Jacksonville running backs Chris Rodriguez and Bhayshul Tuten combined for 94 rushing yards on 23 carries, according to Jaguars Wire. Tuten also caught four passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns. The Jaguars had five pass catchers with at least four receptions and more than 40 receiving yards apiece, the outlet reported.

Brian Thomas Jr. had a smaller role: Jaguars Wire, citing ESPN for his playing time, said he played 15 snaps, all in the first half. He finished with two targets, no catches and a dropped pass. The report did not establish why he was absent from the offense after halftime.