Texans vs Jaguars: The Complete Guide to Houston vs Jacksonville

The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars meet today — Sunday, October 18, 2026 — at Wembley Stadium in London. It is Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network, and Jacksonville is the designated home team for this AFC South showdown.

Jacksonville sits at 4-1 and is chasing another division crown. Houston is 1-4 and desperate to keep its season alive. The Texans own the rivalry historically, but the Jaguars have won 12 of their last 13 games going back to last season. Everything you need — series history, head-to-head records, and where both teams stand — is below.

Quick Facts

• Today's game: Sunday, October 18, 2026 — 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. BST)
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London (NFL International Series)
• TV: NFL Network | Designated home team: Jacksonville
• Records: Jacksonville Jaguars 4-1, Houston Texans 1-4
• All-time series: Texans lead 32-16 (48 meetings since 2002)
• Last meeting: November 9, 2025 — Texans 36, Jaguars 29
• Division: Both teams play in the AFC South

An AFC South Rivalry Since 2002

The first meeting between these two clubs happened on October 27, 2002 — and the Texans won it 21-19. That set the tone. Houston split the first 16 games with Jacksonville (each team sweeping the other twice between 2004 and 2009), but from 2010 through 2022 the Texans went 20-6 against the Jaguars, including a nine-game winning streak from 2018 to 2022.

Jacksonville's fans point to 2017, when the Jaguars smashed Houston 45-7 at home — the largest margin of victory in the series. The Texans' biggest win was a 30-6 rout in 2015.

The recent trend has been closer than the all-time numbers suggest. Jacksonville turned the tables late in 2022 with a 31-3 win, the two teams split the 2025 season series, and each of the last five meetings has been decided by one score. The gap has narrowed — which is exactly why today's game at Wembley feels so big.

Head-to-Head Highlights

November 9, 2025 — Texans 36, Jaguars 29. The last meeting was a classic. Jacksonville led 29-10 going into the fourth quarter, then Houston scored 26 unanswered points to steal it. Davis Mills threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns (plus a pick), and Parker Washington scored for the Jaguars on a punt return and on a pass from Trevor Lawrence — but it wasn't enough.

September 21, 2025 — Jaguars 17, Texans 10. Jacksonville took the first half of the 2025 split in Houston.

2019 — Texans 26, Jaguars 3 (Wembley). The only previous neutral-site meeting, at this exact stadium — and it was Houston's last international game before today.

2017 — Jaguars 45, Texans 7. Jacksonville's finest hour in the series: a 38-point home blowout that remains the biggest win either team has managed.

Jacksonville's 2026 Season So Far

The Jaguars are 4-1 and look like the class of the AFC South. They have won 12 of their last 13 games dating back to last season, averaging 30.2 points per game over that stretch — the kind of run that gets a team talked about as a real contender.

Last week was dramatic. Jacksonville beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, closing out the game with a 57-yard field goal by Cam Little with one second left. The kick was set up by a 53-yard kickoff return from Ameer Abdullah. It was the third time in franchise history that the Jaguars started 4-1 in back-to-back seasons, and the win kept them rolling after they went 5-1 against the AFC South in 2025 — the best division record in team history.

This is Jacksonville's first divisional matchup of the 2026 season, and they are right at home in London: the Jaguars are 8-7 all-time in the UK and have played 11 games at Wembley dating back to 2013. Today the Jaguars finish back-to-back games in London — they stayed across the pond instead of flying home, so travel fatigue should not be a factor.

Houston's 2026 Season So Far

The Texans are 1-4, but their record does not tell the whole story. Houston finally got its first win in Week 5, beating the Tennessee Titans 26-3 on the road. The defense did the heavy lifting — and one man in particular.

Will Anderson Jr. sacked Titans quarterbacks three times in that win. He leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss entering Week 6. When Houston's pass rush is rolling, few teams in the league can handle it.

On offense, C.J. Stroud is completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 1,402 yards, 6 touchdowns, and zero interceptions — he is taking care of the ball. Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz have combined for 493 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.

The big storyline today: Houston acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from Arizona, and he makes his Texans debut at Wembley. The Texans are missing some key pieces. Tank Dell, running back David Montgomery, and safety Jalen Pitre are all out. But with a debuting new receiver and a defense that can wreck game plans, Houston is a dangerous 1-4 — especially against a rival it has beaten in three of the last four meetings.

Players to Watch at Wembley

Travis Hunter (Jaguars WR/CB) — The two-way star's first NFL touchdown came in London last year. He saves his best for this stage.

Cam Little (Jaguars K) — Just drilled a 57-yarder to beat the Eagles. In a rivalry where the last five games were all decided by one score, his leg could matter again.

Ameer Abdullah (Jaguars RB/returner) — His 53-yard kickoff return set up last week's game-winner.

C.J. Stroud (Texans QB) — Zero interceptions through five games. Houston's offense protects the ball better than most.

Will Anderson Jr. (Texans EDGE) — The NFL's sack leader. Jacksonville's offensive line has to account for him on every snap.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (Texans WR) — His Texans debut. A fresh weapon at Wembley could be exactly what Houston's 1-4 offense needs.

What to Expect Today

Three threads decide this game. First, Jacksonville's comfort in London: the Jaguars have played at Wembley 11 times, they stayed in England instead of traveling back, and last week's dramatic win came in front of a crowd that feels like a second home. Second, Houston's pass rush — Will Anderson Jr. is the best defensive disruptor in football right now, and the Texans have won three of the last four in this series.

Third, the debut factor. Marvin Harrison Jr. joining Houston's passing game changes how Jacksonville has to defend. It is a first look nobody has film on.

If you like history, the trends say keep it close: all five of the last meetings were decided by one score. If you like form, Jacksonville's 12-wins-in-13 pace is hard to argue with. Either way, you get 48 games of rivalry history with a division race hanging over it.

Texans vs Jaguars FAQ

When do the Texans and Jaguars play? Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. BST) — Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.

Where is the game? Wembley Stadium in London, England — an NFL International Series game. Jacksonville is the designated home team.

How can I watch Texans vs Jaguars? The game airs on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Who leads the all-time series between the Texans and Jaguars? The Houston Texans lead 32-16 across 48 meetings since 2002.

Who won the last Texans vs Jaguars game? Houston won 36-29 on November 9, 2025, coming back from a 29-10 deficit with 26 fourth-quarter points.

What are the 2026 records? Jacksonville is 4-1 and Houston is 1-4 entering Week 6. Both play in the AFC South, so this is also a division race.

Have the Texans and Jaguars played in London before? Yes — Houston beat Jacksonville 26-3 at Wembley in 2019.

What happened last week? Jacksonville beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 on a last-second 57-yard field goal by Cam Little. Houston earned its first win, 26-3 over the Tennessee Titans.

Why This Game Matters

AFC South games count double in the standings race, and this one could shape the whole division picture. Jacksonville wants to bank another win and protect its 4-1 start. Houston wants to prove its 26-3 Week 5 win was a turning point — and nothing would announce that louder than beating the division's hottest team in London.

The rivalry has given us a 26-point fourth-quarter comeback, a 45-7 blowout, a nine-game winning streak, and five straight one-score finishes. Today's game at Wembley adds the 49th chapter. Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET — don't miss it.

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