The NFL’s London series continues Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) take on the Houston Texans (1-4) at Wembley Stadium. The Texans are coming off their first win while the Jags take the field following their most unlikely win of the season.
A preseason favorite of many to contend for the Super Bowl, Houston finally got into the win column last week with an impressive 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. For the first time this season, the highly touted Texans dominated defensively, limiting Tennessee to just three points and 187 Total Yards. C.J. Stroud connected on passes to seven different receivers and threw for 261 yards to lead the attack on offense. Jacksonville, meanwhile, won a game they may not have deserved but were glad to have been gifted. They knocked off the Eagles, 19-17, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Philadelphia took the lead with eight seconds remaining. Jacksonville was without a timeout, but Ameer Abdullah managed to return the ensuing kickoff 53 yards in seven seconds. Cam Little then converted a 57-yard field goal as time expired to win the game for the Jags. Jacksonville has now won three straight. They lead the AFC South by two games over the Colts and three games over the Texans.
Stroud and the Texans have moved the ball through the air (No. 4 in the NFL with 1402 yards), but only Green Bay has gained fewer yards on the ground (No. 31 with 395 yards). Couple that disparity with an issue turning yardage into points – they have scored as a team just 11 touchdowns this season – and the 1-4 start is not all that surprising. Jacksonville’s fast start is based on the defensive side of the ball. The Jags allow yards but not points. They are the No. 2 scoring defense in the league allowing just 70 points through five games.
Bottom line: Was last week’s win the start of a turnaround for Houston or will Jacksonville build on the good fortune they received last week and for all intents and purposes end the Texans’ hopes in the division? Recent history suggests this game will be competitive with each team claiming victory once last season. The head-to-head history has produced an average margin of just 3.3 points over the last 10 meetings.
Let’s dive into the numbers and see if we can’t find an additional sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Texans vs. Jaguars
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Time: 9:30A
- Site: Wembley Stadium
- City: London, England
- TV/Streaming: NFL Network
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Latest Game Odd: Texans vs. Jaguars
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Houston Texans (+120), Jacksonville Jaguars (-142)
- Spread: Jaguars -2.5
- Total: 42.5
The Texans were favored by 1.5 points when the Spread opened. The Total has risen one point since it opened.
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Sunday’s game between the Texans and the Jaguars:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Texans on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Texans +2.5.
- Total: NBC Sports is staying away from a play on the Total of 42.5.
Here’s why the Texans +2.5 is the Best Bet:
Three of the Texans four losses have been by less than a touchdown. Houston is 1-4 but owns a -2.0 point differential and a total DVOA of 10.4% (11th). Their defense ranks third in rushing yards allowed (78.4 per game) and third in yards per carry allowed (3.32), and they are facing a Jaguars’ offense that ranks 31st in rushing yards (79.0 per game) and 30th in yards per carry (3.38). Jacksonville is missing starting left tackle Anton Harrison (knee), and they’re facing Will Anderson Jr., who leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. The Jaguars rank 30th in passing yards allowed (288.2 per game) and 25th in yards per pass attempt allowed (8.1), and C.J. Stroud has thrown zero interceptions this season. The head-to-head history has produced an average margin of just 3.3 points over the last 10 meetings — right at the current spread. In a game between a desperate team with a real pass rush and a favorite missing its left tackle, this has all the makings of a one-score game.
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Texans vs. Jaguars: Betting Trends and Stats
- The Texans are 1-4 against the spread this season
- The Jaguars are 3-2 against the spread this season
- Houston is 2-3 to the OVER this season
- Jacksonville is 1-4 to the OVER this season
Quarterback Matchup: Texans vs. Jaguars
- Texans: C.J. Stroud
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 1402 Passing Yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, 98.1 RTG, Sacked 14 times - Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 1174 Passing Yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 106.8 RTG, Sacked 10 times
Texans vs. Jaguars: Top Playmakers
Texans
- RB Woody Marks
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 43 carries for 149 Yds, 2 TDs / 11 receptions on 13 targets for 54 Yds, 0 TDs - TE Dalton Schultz
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 24 receptions on 31 targets for 244 Yds, 0 TDs - WR Nico Collins
2026 Statistics: 3GP, 19 receptions on 24 targets for 249 Yds, 3 TDs
Jaguars
RB Bhayshul Tuten
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 82 carries for 349 Yds, 2 TDs / 9 receptions on 10 targets for 78 Yds, 0 TDs
- WR Parker Washington
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 22 receptions on 35 targets for 352 Yds, 4 TDs / 1 carry for 3 Yds, 0 TDs - TE Brenton Strange
2026 Statistics: 5GP, 21 receptions on 26 targets for 235 Yds, 1 TD
Texans vs. Jaguars: Injury Update
Texans
- RB David Montgomery (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game
- OT Trent Brown (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- DE Jadeveon Clowney (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- LB Azeez Al-Shaair (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game
Jaguars
- LT Anton Harrison (knee) has been placed on the IR and is OUT for Sunday’s game
- LG Emmanuel Pregnon (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- RT Cole Van Lanen (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- TE Nate Boerkircher (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- CB Jourdan Lewis (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- CB Montaric Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- S Eric Murray (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- CB Jaylon Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
- CB Jarrian Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game
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