CJ Stroud and Trevor Lawrence Trade Scores in Action-Packed Clash

UPDATE - follow-up to Texans v Jaguars at Wembley: NFL week six – live: CJ Stroud guides the Texans down the field early with a 16-yard pass to Dalton Schultz. A pass interference penalty called against defender Jarrian Jones helps move the chains. Jones then misses a tackle on Jawhar Jordan, allowing the rookie running back to race in for the first touchdown of his career. Trevor Lawrence answers back with a trick play, faking a quarterback run before jumping back to throw a short pass to Nate Boerkircher for a one-yard score. The rookie tight end secures his first NFL touchdown. Jacksonville capitalizes on urgency as Trevor Lawrence finds Jakobi Meyers for gains of 22 and 28 yards to reach the red zone. Stroud continues to shine through the air, hitting Jaylin Noel for a touchdown pass that helps the second-year receiver cross the 100-yard mark for the first time in his career with 107 yards. The Jaguars struggle with discipline, conceding penalties and twice getting caught with too many men on the field during punts. Stroud connects with Foster Moreau for a one-handed catch in the corner of the end zone, capping off a rapid three-play, 63-yard drive in 47 seconds to put the Texans ahead 17-14. Jacksonville quickly reclaims momentum before halftime. Travis Hunter draws a pass interference penalty that puts the Texans near the goal line, but Stroud later launches a 51-yard pass to Jaylin Noel under heavy pressure. Lawrence responds by faking a handoff to Tuten and floating a pass to the running back for his second touchdown of the game. Meanwhile, Texans safety Reed Blankenship heads to the locker room as another defensive starter leaves the field.

Context

This London matchup at Wembley forms part of the NFL's regular international series, bringing American football to overseas fans. Both offenses rely heavily on explosive passing plays and trick formations to catch opposing defenses off guard. Early-season matches often see teams battling both their opponents and injuries to key players as the standings begin to take shape.