Despite injuries and penalties throughout, the Houston Texans’ third drive ended in a touchdown.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud found receiver Nico Collins on third-and-goal pass ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars, 14-10.
The Texans enter the third quarter up 17-13.
Houston went into an empty set after running back Dare Ogunbowale motioned out of the backfield outside of Collins, who was matched up one-on-one with Jaguars safety Andre Cisco.
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Stroud diagnosed the mismatch and connected with the league’s receiving yards leader for the go-ahead score.
The Texans needed 12 plays to march 74 yards for the score, taking over seven minutes off the clock. Houston overcame a pair of penalties, but also benefited from a Jaguars foul that provided the Texans with an automatic first down in the red zone.
Houston watched as left tackle Laremy Tunsil left the game with an ankle injury, Rookie tackle Blake Fisher filled in his spot for the remainder of the drive.
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Receiver Stefon Diggs also left with an injury, but remained on the sideline.
Stroud finished the first half 15-for-20 with 218 yards and a touchdown, continuing his strong play against the Jaguars in his young career.
Collins has been the top target, hauling in five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown.
