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WATCH: Controversial No-Call Leads to C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans Score to Claim Brief Lead

The Houston Texans were beneficiaries of a controversial no-call in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

John Macon Gillespie

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The Houston Texans briefly had the lead at NRG Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but should it have happened?

Derek Stingley intercepted a Trevor Lawrence pass early in the third quarter, but on replay, it appeared that Lawrence's intended receiver in Evan Engram was interfered with on his route, a call that the officials missed in real time. 

This turnover led to a Texans scoring drive, one that was extended on a third down pass from C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins for 22 yards. Houston then called a pass on third and goal later in the drive, but Stroud was able to keep it himself around the right side for a touchdown that gave the Texans a 14-13 lead with just over eight minutes to go in the third frame.

You can view the plays below.

The score marked Stroud's second total of the day and his first that came on the ground. He also connected with rookie wideout Tank Dell in the first half for a passing score.

Nov 26, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports / © Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Texans' lead after this sequence was short-lived, however, as the Jaguars were able to march down the field and find the end zone, ironically assisted by two Texans fouls in the secondary that extended the possession, both committed by Tavierre Thomas.

The scoring pass for Jacksonville went from Lawrence to Calvin Ridley, and the Jags went for two following the touchdown, also a connection between this duo to give them a 21-14 lead.

Texans Locked in Tight Battle With Jaguars at Halftime

You can follow along with live updates from Houston here during the second half of action.

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John Macon Gillespie
JOHN MACON GILLESPIE

John Macon Gillespie is the publisher of FanNation's The Grove Report, covering Ole Miss athletics. He also serves as a beat writer for FanNation's NFL sites.