Week 6 questions, takeaways: Texans hold off Jaguars in thriller — SkimNews
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- C.J. Stroud delivered an MVP-caliber performance in his London debut, throwing for 306 yards and three touchdowns while engineering the game-winning drive, though a late interception gave Jacksonville a chance in the fourth quarter.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. made his much-anticipated Texans debut, joining an increasingly diverse receiving corps that includes Jaylin Noel, who caught two deep balls for 20.7 fantasy points.
- Travis Hunter logged his best offensive game of the season (4 catches, 59 yards, 1 TD) after totaling just 2 catches for 17 yards through the first five games, as the Jaguars leaned on him more with Brian Thomas Jr. struggling through two drops and zero second-half offensive snaps.
- Houston's defense, still branded "elite," surrendered 31 points — the third time this season allowing 30-plus — even after DeMeco Ryans took over playcalling duties.
- Jacksonville's secondary took another hit when safety Antonio Johnson exited with an ankle injury, joining Caleb Ransaw on IR and forcing Kaevon Merriweather off the practice squad into action.
Why it matters: Stroud's fourth-year breakout now has a true No. 1 receiver in Harrison Jr., strengthening Houston's already potent passing game — but the Texans' defense allowing 30-plus points for the third time this season undercuts the "elite" label and raises real questions about whether this team can win shootouts in January. Jacksonville, meanwhile, faces a bye week with its receiving corps in flux (Thomas's drops, Hunter's expanded role) and its safety depth gutted by injuries.
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