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In a thrilling matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Texans receiver Stefon Diggs scored his first career rushing touchdown, helping the Texans tie the game at 7-7. The game started poorly for the Texans with a special teams blunder, but they quickly regrouped. Quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with Nico Collins multiple times, leading to a touchdown that gave the Texans a 14-10 lead in the second quarter.
- Stefon Diggs showcased versatility with his first rushing touchdown.
- C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins are developing a strong connection.
Stefon Diggs | WR
Breakout
6 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Scored his first career rushing touchdown on a trick play.
- Demonstrated adaptability by running the ball when the pass option was unavailable.
C.J. Stroud | QB
49 pass yards
1 pass TDs
- Displayed strong performance with multiple completions to Collins.
- Led the Texans' offense effectively after a shaky start.
Nico Collins | WR
3 receptions
3 targets
49 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Had a significant impact with three receptions for 49 yards.
- Scored a touchdown that helped the Texans regain the lead.
Houston Texans
- Overcame early adversity to secure a competitive game.
- Showed resilience and adaptability in offensive play calling.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Started strong but failed to maintain momentum after taking the lead.
- Need to improve on special teams to avoid giving opponents easy scoring opportunities.