Houston
Texans
1-4
35
FINAL
14
Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Houston Texans topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory marks a critical moment for the Texans as they look to build momentum heading deeper into the year.
Leading the offensive charge for Houston was their standout quarterback, who threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and poise. Complementing his efforts, the Texans' top receiver racked up an impressive 138 yards, while the ground game was anchored by a solid 82 yards rushing from their lead back. Together, these performances created a formidable offensive front that the Jaguars struggled to contain.
Defensively, the Jaguars had some bright spots, with Jourdan Lewis notching nine total tackles and an interception. However, the Texans' ability to move the ball consistently put pressure on Jacksonville, ultimately leading to a pivotal moment in the second quarter when Houston scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting the game out of reach. The Jaguars' defense, while showing flashes of potential, was unable to keep pace with the Texans' explosive offensive display.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 36 | 26 | 307 | 2 | 1 | 104.7 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 31 | 17 | 218 | 1 | 2 | 60.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 16 | 82 | 5.1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 8 | 5 | 0.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 11 | 138 | 12.5 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Branson Combs | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 |

