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A thrilling AFC South game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars ended with a 26-point fourth quarter for Houston, leading to a crucial come-from-behind victory at home.
The Texans’ 36-29 score gave them a 4-5 record this season, while the Jaguars fell to 5-4.
It was all the Jaguars for the first three quarters, as Trevor Lawrence and company took a 29-10 lead into the fourth quarter. But Davis Mills, starting in place of the injured CJ Stroud, never looked back and asserted himself in the final 15 minutes.
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Davis Mills of the Houston Texans drops back to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Mills and the Texans offense scored a touchdown on all three of their fourth-quarter drives, including the veteran quarterback capping a 14-play, 93-yard drive with a 14-yard run to complete the comeback and give Houston a 30-29 lead — its first of the game.
Mills found rookie receiver Jayden Higgins from 12 yards out for his first score of the fourth quarter, and after a Jacksonville three-and-out, he connected with tight end Dalton Schultz to send the NRG Stadium crowd roaring as Houston cut the deficit to five with plenty of time remaining on the clock.
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Lawrence and the Jaguars still had a chance to pull off a miracle if they could get within range of Cam Little, who rewrote the NFL record book in Week 9 with his 68-yard field goal — the longest in league history.
Lawrence made things interesting when he raced 21 yards to reach midfield with 21 seconds left. Then Parker Washington, who had scored both on offense and on a punt return earlier in the game, caught a 12-yard pass to move into Houston territory. However, an illegal use of hands penalty canceled the play and spoiled the drive.
Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars is sacked by Danielle Hunter of the Houston Texans during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
On the very next snap, Lawrence was sacked by Will Anderson Jr., and veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins recovered and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown as time expired to seal the victory.
Just a few weeks ago, the Denver Broncos surprised the New York Giants with a 33-point fourth quarter to win at home. Although Houston’s rally wasn’t quite as explosive, the Texans pulled off what once seemed impossible.
Mills finished 27 of 45 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. On the other side, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Davis Mills of the Houston Texans is congratulated by his teammates after throwing the ball for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
For Houston, Nico Collins lived up to his status as the No. 1 receiver, hitting seven of 15 targets for 136 yards to lead all players. For Jacksonville, Travis Etienne Jr. scored once while running for 58 yards on 16 carries, and Jakobi Meyers, making his Jaguars debut on his 29th birthday, caught three passes for 41 yards.
