The Houston Texans executed a remarkable comeback on Sunday, overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 36-29. This outcome is notable as it marks a unique final score in the history of the National Football League (NFL), officially known as a Scorigami. With this game, the Texans-Jaguars result becomes the 1,094th distinct final score ever recorded in the league.
Scorigamis, which often arise from unusual scoring plays, have become more common as teams utilize analytics to inform their offensive strategies. This season alone has seen three unique final scores, including the Buffalo Bills” 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week One and a 40-40 tie between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.
In the thrilling clash, the Jaguars surged to a commanding 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, extending their advantage to 29-10 in the fourth. However, backup quarterback Davis Mills, making his first start in over two years, rallied the Texans with a stunning performance. Mills threw three touchdowns in the final quarter and capped off his effort with a 14-yard rushing touchdown, sealing the victory with just 31 seconds remaining.
After the game, Mills expressed confidence in his team”s abilities, stating, “I think our team is very confident in our own abilities. We have a lot of players who can make plays, and we just needed to get things clicking.” The victory not only marked an impressive turnaround but also represented the largest blown lead in Jaguars history, including postseason games.
The Texans” defense was pivotal in the final moments, stifling the Jaguars and limiting them to just 10 net yards and a single first down in the fourth quarter. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen voiced his disappointment, reflecting, “That”s really disappointing against a divisional opponent on the road, where you”re controlling the game for the majority of it with all three phases having an impact.”
With this win, the Texans improve their record to 4-5, positioning themselves in third place in the AFC South and maintaining their playoff aspirations. They now trail the Jaguars (5-4) by one game, as both teams pursue the division-leading Indianapolis Colts (8-2). Jacksonville missed the opportunity to sweep their season series against Houston, not having achieved that feat since 2017. The Jaguars had won the first matchup this season, 17-10.
Looking ahead, the Jaguars will face the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) in Week 11, while the Texans are set to host the struggling Tennessee Titans (1-8) on Sunday.
