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Jaguars Bring 4-1 Record to Wembley for Texans Divisional Test

DeShawn MercerPublished 6m ago2 min readBased on 8 sources
Jaguars Bring 4-1 Record to Wembley for Texans Divisional Test
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The Jacksonville Jaguars carried a 4-1 record into Wembley Stadium on 18 Oct 2026 for a Week 6 AFC South game against the 1-4 Houston Texans. It was a divisional matchup, meaning both teams play in the same four-team group where head-to-head wins shape the standings race. Jacksonville served as the home team for the London date. The Guardian

Kickoff was listed at 9:30 a.m. EST / 8:30 a.m. CST / 2:30 p.m. GMT. The league made the game available nationally, with NFL Network, ESPN and NFL+ listed as broadcast outlets. ESPN also carried live score, highlights and updated stats for the game. The Guardian

Jacksonville arrived with a lift. The week before, the Jaguars beat the Philadelphia Eagles on a last-second field goal at Tottenham. That is a quick turnaround and a second straight week in England.

Houston arrived in a tougher spot. The Texans had won four of their past five meetings with Jacksonville before this game, but opened this season at 1-4. They took the field without safety Jalen Pitre, the defensive back who helps stop the run and cover passes over the middle, after he was ruled out with a shoulder injury. The Guardian

The London setting was part of a larger plan. The NFL scheduled a record nine games abroad, with new stops including Paris and Melbourne alongside the London games. Jacksonville was lined up for consecutive home games abroad, with the Week 6 clash against Houston set for Wembley Stadium. NFL

There is Wembley history between these teams. Houston won its Wembley debut 26-3 over Jacksonville in November 2019. Quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns in that win.

Tickets were listed on sale for the 2026 return to Wembley, and the league designated the matchup as 2026 REG 6. The building has hosted plenty of NFL football, and the crowd mix usually leans neutral with pockets of loud support for both sides.

For fans, this means an early window with simple stakes. A Jacksonville win at 4-1 builds separation in the division. A Houston upset at 1-4 tightens the AFC South and changes the mood around both teams.

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