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Exciting AFC South matchup between Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars finished the fourth quarter with 26 points in Houston's favor, leading to a decisive victory at home.
The Texans' 36-29 finish gave them a 4-5 record on the season, while Jaguars fell to 5-4.
The first three quarters were all Jaguars, but Trevor Lawrence and company led 29-10 in the fourth. But Davis Mills, who started in place of the injured CJ Stroud, never gave up and made the difference in the final 15 minutes.
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Davis Mills of the Houston Texans drops back to throw a 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 Neal/Getty Images)
Mills and the Texans' offense recorded touchdowns on all three of its drives in the fourth quarter, including the veteran quarterback completing a 14-play, 93-yard drive and a 14-yard run to cap the comeback to give Houston a 30-29 lead – its first of the game.
Mills found rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins from 12 yards out for his first score of the fourth quarter, and after Jacksonville went three-and-out, he connected with tight end Dalton Schultz, sending the crowd at NRG Stadium roaring as Houston cut the deficit to five with plenty of time left on the clock.
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Lawrence and the Jaguars still had a chance for a miracle if they could get into field goal range for Cam Little, who re-signed NFL records in Week 9 with a 68-yard field goal, the longest in league history.
Lawrence made the game interesting when he went 21 yards to midfield with 21 seconds to play. Then Parker Washington, who had scored on both an offensive and punt return earlier in the game, caught a 12-yard pass to move into Houston territory. However, an illegal hand penalty negated 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 picked off by Will Anderson Jr., and veteran defensive end Sheldon Rankins recovered and returned the ball 32 yards for a touchdown as time expired to seal the win.
Just a few weeks ago, the Denver Broncos shocked the New York Giants by scoring 33 points in the fourth quarter to win at home. Although Houston's rally wasn't as explosive, the Texans managed to do what once seemed impossible.
Mills finished 27 of 45 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. On the other sideline, Lawrence went 13 of 23 for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
Teammates congratulate Davis Mills of the Houston Texans after he scores 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)
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For Houston, Nico Collins lived up to his status as the No. 1 receiver, catching seven of 15 targets for 136 yards and leading all players. For Jacksonville, Travis Etienne Jr. had one score, rushing for 58 yards on 16 carries, and Jakobi Meyers, who made his Jaguars debut on his 29th birthday, caught three passes for 41 yards.
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