The Houston Texans astonishingly overcame the absence of quarterback C.J. Stroud and several other key starters to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-29 on Sunday afternoon. The winning effort brings Houston to 4-5 on the year and their slim hopes to make the postseason alive.

The Houston Texans rallied together for a huge Week 10 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-29, in a game that was an emotional roller coaster to navigate for both sides. In the end, it was the Texans who came out on top,

In an important AFC South battle, the Houston Texans play host to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.

Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

The Houston Texans and Davis Mills put together a miraculous comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The aftermath: The pass helped get the Texans moving. Six plays later, they were in Jaguars territory and Mills scored the go-ahead touchdown on the drive's 14th play to give Houston its first lead of the game with 31 seconds left. Schultz also atoned for a third-down drop earlier in the second half that led to turnover on downs.

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Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) walks onto the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images