22 yards The fourth quarter was the difference between another loss against an inferior AFC South opponent and a win before the bye.
The last run was the icing on the cake.
The avoided a scare at EverBank Stadium as they moved to 8-5 with a 23-20 victory over the.
With the loss, the Jaguars are officially eliminated from the playoffs.
The win was Houston's second win in five weeks, entering Week 14. It also helped the AFC South leaders improve to 4-1 in the division, which could help them clinch the title when they return in Week 15.
Trevor Lawrence was hit late as he attempted to slip, leading to an exchange between Jags and Texans players.
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Tempers flared just before halftime when linebacker Azeez Al-Shair picked off Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence as he tried to gain a first down.
Tight end Evan Engram and several teammates tackled Al-Shaair, whose potential miss could result in a suspension. Both benches were cleared as a brawl that lasted several minutes broke out on the field.
Lawrence, who missed the last two games with a shoulder injury, was transported and evaluated for a head injury. Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones were both sent off for their roles in the fight following the hit.
Mac Jones replaced Lawrence and made things interesting with a three-point deficit in the fourth quarter. He threw for 235 yards and two touchdown passes and brought the team back to within three points.
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Stroud, who had two interceptions in last week's loss to the Titans, completed 22 of 34 passes for 242 yards. Eleven pass attempts went to Nico Collins, who had a team-high 115 yards on eight catches.
Mixon's 101-yard rushing performance marks the third time a running back has rushed for at least 100 yards and a touchdown in six road games in the same season. He joins Tiki Barber of the New York Giants (2004) and Derrick Henry of Tennessee (2020) in accomplishing this feat.
The breakout running back averaged 5.1 yards on 20 carries and scored a 7-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Injuries
Texas safety Jimmie Ward was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return. Schultz also injured his right shoulder in the third period, but returned for the fourth time and secured the game-winning touchdown.
What's next?
The Texans get a much-needed bye week when they return home. They will then play three games against potential AFC playoff contenders in 15 days, starting on December 15th at NRG Stadium against the Miami Dolphins.
