THE APEX TIMES
Stroud’s London surge helped Texans cash in on multiple standouts, beating Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley
C.J. Stroud’s 312-yard, three-touchdown performance was the headline, but Houston’s receiving and special teams impact, plus two TDs from Foster Moreau, made the win a team effort in London.
Houston answered its trip across the Atlantic with a high-output offensive showing at Wembley, as the Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31.
C.J. Stroud led the way for Houston, going 24-of-34 for 312 yards (116.3 passer rating) with three touchdowns. The win also featured an interception-avoidance milestone, with Stroud pushing his first-half-season streak to 216 pass attempts without an interception, a Texans franchise record.
Stroud’s production extended beyond a one-receiver script. He connected with 10 different receivers, including second-half bursts of 20-plus yards, and he capped the day by leading the Texans on his eighth career game-winning drive.
The most productive receiving day came from Jaylin Noel, who posted four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown. The team release also credited Noel with 174 all-purpose yards, including a 36-yard kick return and an 86-yard drive highlight anchored by a 50-yard reception.
Tight end Foster Moreau added a pair of scores, catching touchdowns from six yards and one yard for the first multi-touchdown game of his career. The Texans also got contributions from Nico Collins (three catches, 74 yards), while Marvin Harrison Jr. recorded three receptions in his Texans debut.
On the ground, Jawhar Jordan broke through for his first career rushing touchdown with a 25-yard score in his season debut, rounding out Houston’s scoring variety as the Texans kept their London momentum until the final margin was decided.
Why It Matters
- London provided a rare profile of the Texans’ offense as a multi-target unit, with Stroud spreading production across 10 different receivers.
- Stroud’s interception-free streak gives Houston a clear process strength that can stabilize drives in close games.
- Noel’s all-around output (receiving plus kick return impact) adds a second dimension to the Texans’ weekly game plan.
- Moreau’s two-TD day highlights another route for Houston’s red-zone scoring beyond the team’s primary receivers.
- The win shows Houston is capable of closing out games with late drives, not just sustaining leads.
Key Facts
- The Texans defeated the Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium.
- C.J. Stroud went 24-of-34 for 312 yards with three touchdowns and a 116.3 passer rating.
- Stroud led the Texans on an eighth career game-winning drive and improved to a Texans franchise-record 216 pass attempts without an interception.
- Jaylin Noel totaled four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown, adding 174 all-purpose yards.
- Foster Moreau recorded two receiving touchdowns for the first multi-touchdown game of his career.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. caught three passes in his Texans debut, and Jawhar Jordan scored his first career rushing touchdown on a 25-yard run.