Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud delivered the performance their season needed in London on Sunday. He completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards and a season-high three touchdowns. He also led the late game-winning drive in a 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. The victory improved Houston to 2-4 after a 0-4 start and gave the offense a viable formula for climbing back into the AFC South race.
Stroud welcomed the chance to take over with the game tied late.
“I was excited. I got the ball back,” he said after the win. “Tie game, like, let’s go win the game.”
He spread the ball to 10 receivers, delivered four completions of at least 20 yards and directed his eighth career game-winning drive.
Locked On Texans host John Hickman said the performance showed Stroud and offensive coordinator Nick Caley are operating in sync. Hickman pointed to the aggression in Caley’s calls and Stroud’s answers against pressure, particularly when Jacksonville blitzed. The offense did not take a sack, generated explosive gains and paired its passing attack with its most productive rushing showing of the season.
That combination matters more than the single result. Stroud did not have to carry the offense through improvised plays alone; Houston found answers downfield, in the red zone and on the ground. The next challenge is sustaining that balance rather than relying on another shootout to overcome defensive lapses.
Houston returns home to face the New York Giants on Oct. 25. Another efficient outing from Stroud would give the Texans a chance to transform their London win from a needed recovery into a meaningful stretch of momentum.
Texans News and Notes
– Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel posted a career-best 107 receiving yards on four catches and scored a touchdown. Hickman argued that Noel’s recent production has made him one of Stroud’s most trusted options, a role that could become more important as defenses account for Nico Collins.
– Texans tight end Foster Moreau scored twice for his first career multi-touchdown game, while running back Jawhar Jordan scored his first career rushing touchdown on a 25-yard run in his season debut. Those contributions gave Caley more reliable situational options around Stroud.
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