Final2025 Week 3

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 3 2025

Houston Texans

Away

10

Jacksonville Jaguars

HomeWon

17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans030710
Jaguars703717

HOU 10JAX 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Trevor Lawrence

    JAX · QB

    8.8PPR pts

    20/40, 222 YDS, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Nico Collins

    HOU · WR

    22.4PPR pts

    8 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD

  • Texans leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    12.4PPR pts

    25/38, 204 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Antonio Johnson

    JAX

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Jaguars 17, Texans 10: Jacksonville beats Houston

Jacksonville led 7–3 at halftime and outscored Houston 10–7 after the break to win 17–10. The Jaguars finished with a narrow 291–271 edge in total offense.

The Texans went 4-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin JAX 1 · HOU 3 turnovers
  • +20 total yards JAX 291 · HOU 271
  • +2:36 time of possession JAX 31:18 · HOU 28:42

Game Highlights

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Why the Jaguars Won

Jacksonville won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Jaguars
TexansStatJaguars
3Turnovers1
271Total yards291
28:42Time of possession31:18
Other team stats
4.6Yards per play4.4
59Plays66
27%Third-down conversion27%

Scoring Summary

The Jaguars scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Texans scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayHOUJAX
1st quarter
2:06JAXBhayshul Tuten 1-yard TD run Takes leadCam Little XP07
2nd quarter
6:54HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 27-yard FG37
3rd quarter
6:23JAXCam Little 39-yard FG Extends lead310
4th quarter
9:17HOUC.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 50-yard TD Ties gameKa'imi Fairbairn XP1010
1:48JAXTravis Etienne Jr. 10-yard TD run Game winnerCam Little XP1017

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Jaguars, Week 3 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Nico CollinsHOUWR22.4 PTSWR6
  2. C.J. StroudHOUQB12.4 PTSQB25
  3. Brenton StrangeJAXTE12.1 PTSTE7
  4. Travis EtienneJAXRB11.6 PTSRB21

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB8.8QB2820/402220129056.5Start/Sit →
C.J. StroudHOUQB12.4QB2525/3820412422066.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Nico CollinsHOUWR22.4WR6WR———1181041Start/Sit →
Brenton StrangeJAXTE12.1TE7TE———76610Start/Sit →
Travis EtienneJAXRB11.6RB21RB165612000
Dalton SchultzHOUTE8.9TE17TE———65390Start/Sit →
Bhayshul TutenJAXRB8.1RB34RB62111000Start/Sit →
Brian ThomasJAXWR7.5WR50WR———62550
Parker WashingtonJAXWR7.4WR52WR———114340Start/Sit →
Nick ChubbHOURB7.0RB37RB93804320
Christian KirkHOUWR5.5WR63WR———83250
Woody MarksHOURB4.6RB50RB62702190Start/Sit →
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR4.6WR73WR———33160Start/Sit →
Hunter LongJAXTE3.2TE39TE———32120Start/Sit →
Travis HunterJAXWR3.1WR90WR———21210Start/Sit →
Dyami BrownJAXWR2.7WR94WR———3270Start/Sit →
Tim PatrickJAXWR2.6WR97WR———11160
LeQuint AllenJAXRB1.9RB65RB———1190
Johnny MundtJAXTE1.7TE48TE———1170Start/Sit →
Jayden HigginsHOUWR1.5WR115WR———1150
Jaylin NoelHOUWR1.4WR118WR———1140Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Nico CollinsWR54 snaps86%
  2. Dalton SchultzTE50 snaps79%
  3. Christian KirkWR42 snaps67%
  4. Xavier HutchinsonWR39 snaps62%
  5. Nick ChubbRB33 snaps52%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Nico Collins31%, 11 targets
  2. Christian Kirk22%, 8 targets
  3. Dalton Schultz17%, 6 targets
  4. Nick Chubb11%, 4 targets
  5. Xavier Hutchinson8%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Nick Chubb47%, 9 carries
  2. Woody Marks32%, 6 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud21%, 4 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Brenton StrangeTE58 snaps83%
  2. Brian ThomasWR57 snaps81%
  3. Parker WashingtonWR50 snaps71%
  4. Travis EtienneRB38 snaps54%
  5. Travis HunterWR37 snaps53%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Parker Washington29%, 11 targets
  2. Brenton Strange18%, 7 targets
  3. Brian Thomas16%, 6 targets
  4. Hunter Long8%, 3 targets
  5. Dyami Brown8%, 3 targets
  6. Other21%, 8 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Travis Etienne67%, 16 carries
  2. Bhayshul Tuten25%, 6 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence8%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Nico CollinsHOUWR5486%1131%0
Brenton StrangeJAXTE5883%718%0
Brian ThomasJAXWR5781%616%0
Dalton SchultzHOUTE5079%617%0
Parker WashingtonJAXWR5071%1129%0
Christian KirkHOUWR4267%822%0
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR3962%38%0
Travis EtienneJAXRB3854%25%16
Travis HunterJAXWR3753%25%0
Nick ChubbHOURB3352%411%9
Woody MarksHOURB3048%26%6
Jayden HigginsHOUWR2844%13%0
Dyami BrownJAXWR2333%38%0
Tim PatrickJAXWR2231%13%0
LeQuint AllenJAXRB2130%13%0
Harrison BryantHOUTE1727%00%0
Johnny MundtJAXTE1826%13%0
Hunter LongJAXTE1420%38%0
Bhayshul TutenJAXRB1217%13%6
Jaylin NoelHOUWR914%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB12.419.5−7.1100%38 att—38421%00%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB8.819.1−10.3100%40 att—4028%00%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR22.418.8+3.686%31% tgt—000%1131%
Parker WashingtonJAX · WR7.418.8−11.471%29% tgt—000%1129%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB11.613.7−2.154%67% car—01667%25%
Christian KirkHOU · WR5.513.6−8.167%22% tgt—000%822%
Nick ChubbHOU · RB7.012.6−5.652%47% car—0947%411%
Brenton StrangeJAX · TE12.111.9+0.283%18% tgt—000%718%
Brian Thomas Jr.JAX · WR7.510.2−2.781%16% tgt—000%616%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE8.910.2−1.379%17% tgt—000%617%
Woody MarksHOU · RB4.67.3−2.748%32% car—0632%26%
Bhayshul TutenJAX · RB8.15.6+2.517%25% car—0625%13%
Dyami BrownJAX · WR2.75.1−2.433%8% tgt—000%38%
Hunter LongJAX · TE3.25.1−1.920%8% tgt—000%38%
Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR4.65.1−0.562%8% tgt—000%38%
Travis HunterJAX · WR3.13.4−0.353%5% tgt—000%25%
Jayden HigginsHOU · WR1.51.7−0.244%3% tgt—000%13%
Jaylin NoelHOU · WR1.41.7−0.314%3% tgt—000%13%
Johnny MundtJAX · TE1.71.70.026%3% tgt—000%13%
LeQuint Allen Jr.JAX · RB1.91.7+0.230%3% tgt—000%13%
Tim PatrickJAX · WR2.61.7+0.931%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Texans 36 targets and 19 carries; Jaguars 38 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

C.J. Stroud Unlucky

HOU · QB · 12.4 pts on 19.5 expected

25 of 38 passing for 204 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 22 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Trevor Lawrence Unlucky

JAX · QB · 8.8 pts on 19.1 expected

20 of 40 passing for 222 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Nico Collins Strong role

HOU · WR · 22.4 pts on 18.8 expected

11 targets (31% of the team's), 8 catches for 104 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Christian Kirk Unlucky

HOU · WR · 5.5 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 25 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Parker Washington Unlucky

JAX · WR · 7.4 pts on 18.8 expected

11 targets (29% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Start/Sit: Parker Washington →

Travis Etienne Jr. Volume, no payoff

JAX · RB · 11.6 pts on 13.7 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 16 carries (67% of the team's) for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.7 expected.

Nick Chubb Unlucky

HOU · RB · 7.0 pts on 12.6 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 2 yards; 9 carries (47% of the team's) for 38 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Dalton Schultz

HOU · TE · 8.9 pts on 10.2 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Start/Sit: Dalton Schultz →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Dalton Schultz played 79% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
  • Stock up: Woody Marks played 48% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Parker Washington played 71% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock up: LeQuint Allen Jr. played 30% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
  • Stock up: Tim Patrick played 31% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toTexans DJaguars D
QBs13.516.9
RBs19.317.7
WRs25.130.4
TEs12.314.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 50%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Tuten 1-yd TD run50% → 72%Q1 2:06
  2. −10Fairbairn 27-yd FG75% → 65%Q2 6:54
  3. +12Little 39-yd FG69% → 81%Q3 6:23
  4. −41Stroud → Collins, 50-yd TD91% → 50%Q4 9:17
  5. +50Etienne 10-yd TD run50% → >99%Q4 1:48

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Jaguars
Houston TexansMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
59Plays66
68%Pass rate64%
4.6Yds / dropback4.9
4.6Yds / carry3.6
4/15Third downs4/15

Efficiency edge Jacksonville ran 7 more plays than Houston.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Collins 31% · Kirk 22% · Schultz 17%
  • JAX Washington 29% · Strange 18% · Thomas 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Jaguars
ResultHOUJAX
Touchdowns12
Field goals11
Punts66
Turnovers31
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals11

JAX turnover edge: +2

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 58-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00371:37Punt
JAXQ1 13:23372:13Punt
HOUQ1 11:108194:30Missed FG
JAXQ1 6:409584:34Touchdown
HOUQ1 2:063-41:37Punt
JAXQ1 0:296151:38Punt
HOUQ2 13:5113716:57Field goal
JAXQ2 6:54351:09Punt
HOUQ2 5:45391:28Punt
JAXQ2 4:173-212:24Punt
HOUQ2 1:53361:00Punt
JAXQ2 0:535250:49Punt
HOUQ2 0:041-10:04End of half
JAXQ3 15:0013598:37Field goal
HOUQ3 6:234-112:38Punt
JAXQ3 3:455252:34Missed FG
HOUQ3 1:115312:23Interception
JAXQ4 13:48371:40Punt
HOUQ4 12:08362:25Punt
JAXQ4 9:43300:18Interception
HOUQ4 9:251500:08Touchdown
JAXQ4 9:177253:03Downs
HOUQ4 6:145322:27Fumble
JAXQ4 3:477831:59Touchdown
HOUQ4 1:489461:28Interception
JAXQ4 0:201-10:20End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Texans vs Jaguars Head-to-Head

The Texans and Jaguars first met in 2002 and have played 48 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
32–16Texans lead, 48 meetings since 2002
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Texans win
30–62015
Largest Jaguars win
45–72017

Since 2021

7–3 Texans lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, J = Jaguars win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Texans vs Jaguars Upcoming
  • Week 15 Jaguars at Texans Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Jaguars
TexansStatJaguars
12-5Record13-4
23.8Points per game27.9
327.0Yards per game337.4
5.1Yards per play5.2
17.4Points allowed per game19.8
277.2Yards allowed per game303.6

Texans vs Jaguars Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in London and Week 15 in Houston. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Texans vs Jaguars Week 3 game?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 17–10 in Week 3 of the 2025 season. The game was played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, on September 21, 2025. See the Jaguars' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Jaguars?

The final score was Jaguars 17, Texans 10. The Jaguars led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 7, Jaguars 10.

What happened in the Texans vs Jaguars game?

Jacksonville led 7–3 at halftime and outscored Houston 10–7 after the break to win 17–10. The Jaguars finished with a narrow 291–271 edge in total offense. Nico Collins led all players with 8 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown. The Texans committed 3 turnovers, the Jaguars 1.

What was the game-winning score in Texans vs Jaguars?

Travis Etienne Jr.'s 10-yard touchdown run with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter gave the Jaguars a 17–10 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Jaguars?

Nico Collins led the game with 22.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 3, on 8 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown. C.J. Stroud was next with 12.4 (QB25). See Nico Collins's 2025 game log.

Who led Texans vs Jaguars in passing, rushing and receiving?

Trevor Lawrence (JAX) led all passers with 20 of 40 for 222 yards and an interception. Travis Etienne (JAX) led in rushing with 16 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins (HOU) led in receiving with 8 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins score against the Jaguars?

Nico Collins scored 22.4 points in PPR leagues, 18.4 in half-PPR and 14.4 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 3 of the 2025 season, on 8 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown. He drew 31% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Jaguars?

Nico Collins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.4 PPR points on 18.8 xFP (+3.6). Parker Washington fell furthest short, with 7.4 points on 18.8 xFP (−11.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Texans vs Jaguars?

C.J. Stroud had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Jaguars beat the Texans?

The Jaguars beat the Texans 17–10 because they won the turnover battle 3–1 and outgained them 291–271. Travis Etienne Jr.'s 10-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Jaguars?

The Jaguars won the turnover battle 3–1: the Texans gave the ball away 3 times and the Jaguars 1 time. The Jaguars won the game.

What was the turning point of Texans vs Jaguars?

Travis Etienne Jr.'s 10-yard touchdown run with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Jaguars' win probability from 50% to >99%.

What is the all-time Texans vs Jaguars record?

The Texans lead the all-time series 32–16 across 48 meetings since 2002.

When did the Texans and Jaguars last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on December 1, 2024, when the Texans beat the Jaguars 23–20.

What is the Texans vs Jaguars record since 2021?

The Texans lead 7–3 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.