Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Live updates, score
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Week 3 matchup.
First Quarter
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 24: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans runs onto the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Despite a short field after a 3-and-out and a special team penalty, the defense holds the Jags to a field goal opportunity – which they miss.
For just the 3rd time this season the Texans gain a first down via a run. CJ Stroud and Tank Dell continue to impress and connect for 46 yards – the longest play of the season.
Dameon Pierce scores a Texans rushing touchdown after 78 straight possessions without a rushing touchdown. The Texans take their first lead of the season, 7-0.
The Texans O-line was keeping CJ Stroud clean until the third drive. The Jags get their first hits on Stroud on back-to-back plays to force a punt.
First quarter ends, 7-0.
Second Quarter
Texans Will Anderson Jr. blocks the Jags' field goal attempt.
Stroud passes to Jordan in the end zone for the touchdown. Extra point is good. Texans take 14-0 lead.
A fight breaks out in the stands.
Jags fumble recovered by Texans.
Ka'imi Fairbairn extends the Texans lead with a field goal just before the end of the half. Texans lead 17-0.
Third quarter
Tank Bigsby rushes in for a 1-yard touchdown to get the Jags on the board. The extra point is good, and Texans still lead 17-7.
Brandon McManus' kicks a field goal for the Jaguars. Texans lead 17-10.
Texans fullback Andrew Beck muffs the kickoff only to return it 86-yards for a touchdown. Extra point is good. Texans widen their lead 24-10.
Trevor Lawrence's pass is intercepted by Texans Blake Cashman.
Third quarter ends 24-10.
Fourth Quarter
Texans kick a field goal to increase lead 27-10.
Lawrence passes to Christian Kirk in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point is good. Texans still lead 27-17.
Stroud throws to Dell, who runs it in for a 68-yard touchdown. The extra point is good. Texans are up 34-17.
Ka'imi extends the Texans' lead with a field goal. Texans are up 37-17.
The game ends in a 37-17 win for the Texans.