LONDON – This was thrilling stuff, with real implications.

But while it was also back-and-forth – and division showdown – stuff, it was ultimately frustrating for the Jaguars as they missed an opportunity against an AFC South rival.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns, and Travis Hunter had a touchdown and an interception, but Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw three touchdowns of his own as the Texans pulled out a 34-31 victory at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 49-yard field goal as time expired gave the Texans (2-4) a second consecutive victory. The AFC South-leading Jaguars (4-2) had a three-game winning streak snapped.

Hunter intercepted Stroud in the end zone late in the fourth quarter, one series after his touchdown reception pulled the Jaguars to within a score. Jaguars kicker Cam Little’s 60-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining tied it 31-31.

Jaguars rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher’s first career touchdown cut the lead to a field goal, 24-21, but running back Jawhar Jordan’s knifing run through the defense pushed the Texans’ lead to 31-21 entering the fourth quarter. Lawrence’s touchdown pass to Hunter early in the fourth quarter again made it a one-score game.

Lawrence completed 24 of 41 passes for 306 yards and touchdown passes to Hunter, Boerkircher and two to running back Bhayshul Tuten with a second-quarter interception in the end zone.

Stroud completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns with one interception, including two first-half red-zone touchdowns to tight end Foster Moreau. His second touchdown to Moreau came with :08 remaining in the first half, with the Texans extending their 17-14 halftime lead to 10 points on the first drive of the second half.

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Stroud’s 7-yard pass to wide open Moreau capped a five-play, 62-yard drive for a 7-0 Texans lead with 5:13 remaining, with Stroud’s 42-yard completion to wide receiver Nico Collins giving the Texans first-and-goal at the 9. The Jaguars turned the ball over on downs at the Texans 38 on their second series after punting on the game’s first series.Tuten’s 27-yard reception from Lawrence capped an eight-play, 79-yard drive for a 7-7 tie with 6:27 remaining in the second quarter – and started a wild finish to the half. Fairbairn’s 25-yard field goal capped a seven-play, 62-yard ensuing possession for a 10-7 Texans lead with 4:18 remaining in the second quarter. Tuten’s 2-yard run capped a nine-play, 48-yard drive, with Moreau’s second touchdown – a 1-yarder – capping a three-play, 63-yard drive with :08 remaining in the half. Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter intercepted Lawrence throwing for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in the end zone with 13:18 remaining in the second quarter.Wide receiver Jaylin Noel’s 13-yard pass from Stroud capped an 11-play, 65-yard drive to start the second half for a 24-14 lead with 9:21 remaining in the third quarter. Boerkircher’s one-handed reception 1-yard touchdown made it 24-21 with 2:34 remaining in the third quarter and capped a six-play, 69-yard drive. Jordan’s 25-yard run capped a five-play, 65-yard drive for a 31-21 lead with :50 remaining in the third quarter.Hunter’s 7-yard reception from Lawrence capped a nine-play, 61-yard drive for a 31-28 Texans lead with 11:26 remaining.

Notable: Cornerback Montaric Brown and long snapper Ross Matiscik were among seven inactive Jaguars players Sunday, having been ruled out Friday. The Jaguars other inactive players Sunday: Rookie wide receiver C.J. Williams, rookie nose tackle Albert Regis, rookie defensive end Wesley Williams, cornerback Jaylon Jones and rookie safety Jalen Huskey. Safety Eric Murray was active after missing a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles last week with a concussion. Newly signed Jacob Bobenmoyer long snapped in place of Matiscik.

Jaguars injury report: Running back Ameer Abdullah was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return in the first quarter. Safety Antonio Johnson sustained a third-quarter ankle injury.