Jacksonville Jaguars Target London Double After Dramatic Eagles Win as Houston Texans Await

The Jacksonville Jaguars will look to complete a London double this weekend after securing a dramatic 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Liam Coen’s side claimed victory with a remarkable last-second field goal, taking their record to 4-1 and extending their winning run to three games. The Jaguars will now turn their attention to the Houston Texans, who they face at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 18th October in the final NFL London game of 2026.

Jaguars Stun Philadelphia Eagles in Dramatic London Finish

The second NFL London game of 2026 produced an extraordinary finish as Jacksonville kicker Cam Little converted a 57-yard field goal with the final play of the game to secure victory against Philadelphia.

Playing in front of 61,322 spectators at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jacksonville initially took the lead through a 51-yard touchdown reception from Parker Washington. However, the Eagles responded through Will Shipley and Darius Cooper, taking a 14-7 advantage into half-time.

The Jaguars fought back after the interval, with Little reducing the deficit through a field goal before quarterback Trevor Lawrence connected with Washington for a 27-yard touchdown with just over three minutes remaining.

That appeared to have secured victory for Jacksonville, only for Philadelphia’s Jake Elliott to convert a 48-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining, restoring the Eagles’ lead at 17-16.

However, Jacksonville had one final opportunity. Ameer Abdullah returned the subsequent kick-off for 53 yards, leaving enough time for Little to attempt his remarkable game-winning field goal.

Despite losing regular long snapper Ross Matiscik to injury earlier in the game, defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton stepped in to deliver the decisive snap as Little completed one of the most memorable finishes in NFL London history.

Trevor Lawrence Continues Impressive Jacksonville Form

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence finished the game with 331 passing yards and two touchdowns, both completed by Parker Washington, as the Jaguars secured their fourth victory of the campaign.

The result continued Jacksonville’s impressive early-season form under head coach Liam Coen, with the franchise currently leading the AFC South following victories over the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles.

For Philadelphia, the defeat marked a third consecutive loss, leaving Nick Sirianni’s side with a 2-3 record after five games.

The Jaguars will now have an opportunity to strengthen their position at the top of the division when they face familiar opponents Houston in another important regular-season encounter.

Houston Texans Arrive at Wembley Following First Victory

Houston will arrive in London with renewed confidence after finally securing their first victory of the 2026 NFL season, defeating the Tennessee Titans 26-3 on Sunday.

The Texans had endured a difficult start to the campaign, losing their opening four fixtures before producing an improved performance in Nashville.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 26 of his 34 passing attempts for 261 yards, contributing a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown as Houston comfortably overcame their divisional rivals.

Defensively, Will Anderson Jr. was particularly impressive, recording three sacks as the Texans restricted Tennessee to just three points throughout the contest.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans will now be hoping his side can build on that performance against Jacksonville, although the Jaguars represent a significantly different challenge given their impressive start to the season.

Houston have also strengthened their receiving options with the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr., reuniting the wide receiver with former Ohio State teammate Stroud.

Jaguars Face Injury Concerns Ahead of Texans Clash

Despite their impressive victory over Philadelphia, Jacksonville emerged from Sunday’s encounter with several injury concerns.

Offensive tackle Anton Harrison sustained a knee injury during the game and has subsequently been placed on injured reserve, with Walker Little expected to take his place against Houston.

The absence of Harrison could prove particularly significant given the strength of Houston’s defensive line, which includes Anderson and Danielle Hunter.

Protecting Lawrence will therefore be an important consideration for Jacksonville, particularly after Houston demonstrated their ability to pressure opposition quarterbacks during their victory over Tennessee.

At the other end of the field, Houston’s defence will have to contend with the increasingly influential Washington, whose two touchdowns proved decisive against the Eagles.

Jaguars and Texans Renew Rivalry at Wembley Stadium

Sunday’s meeting will not be the first occasion these AFC South rivals have faced each other on British soil.

The teams previously met at Wembley Stadium in November 2019, when Houston secured a convincing 26-3 victory over Jacksonville.

Their rivalry has remained competitive in recent seasons, with the two franchises sharing a victory apiece during the 2025 regular season. Houston notably overturned a 19-point deficit to defeat Jacksonville 36-29 in their most recent meeting.

The Jaguars currently hold the stronger record heading into this weekend’s encounter, with four victories from five games compared to Houston’s one win and four defeats.

However, with both teams coming into the fixture following victories and important divisional implications at stake, Sunday’s game provides an intriguing conclusion to this year’s London series.

Jacksonville Chase London Double Against Houston at Wembley

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans will bring the curtain down on the 2026 NFL London Games when they meet at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 18th October, with kick-off scheduled for 2:30pm UK time.

The fixture follows the Indianapolis Colts’ meeting with the Washington Commanders and Jacksonville’s dramatic victory over Philadelphia, both of which took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

For Jacksonville, victory would complete a successful two-week stay in the capital and further strengthen their position at the top of the AFC South. Houston, meanwhile, have an opportunity to secure consecutive victories for the first time this season and reduce the gap to their divisional rivals.

NFL London 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Philadelphia Eagles in London?

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 11th October 2026. Jacksonville kicker Cam Little secured victory with a dramatic 57-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

What is Jacksonville’s record ahead of the Houston Texans game?

Jacksonville head into their Wembley Stadium meeting with Houston with a 4-1 record after victories over the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles.

Can the Jacksonville Jaguars complete a London double in 2026?

Yes. Jacksonville can complete consecutive victories in London by defeating the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 18th October 2026, having already beaten Philadelphia at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the previous weekend.

Have the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans played in London before?

Yes. The AFC South rivals previously met at Wembley Stadium in November 2019, when the Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-3.