Davis Mills rallies Texans from 19-point deficit vs. Jaguars - ESPN

HOUSTON — Backup quarterback Davis Mills' first start in more than two years will be one that he and the Houston Texans will remember.

With starting quarterback C.J. Stroud sidelined with a concussion, Houston overcame a 19-point deficit in the second half to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-29. Mills had three fourth-quarter touchdowns, capped by a 14-yard scoring run with 31 seconds left.

«The whole team had faith we were going to win that game the entire time,» Mills said. «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.»

Houston tied with the Philadelphia Eagles (Week 3) and Denver Broncos (Week 7) for the largest comeback victories this season. This also marked the second-biggest comeback in team history, as the Texans trailed by 21 points against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of 2013.

Making his first start since Jan. 8, 2023, Mills got off to a rocky start against the Jaguars with an interception on the opening drive. He responded, however, by throwing for 292 yards after the first possession.

After the Jaguars turned the opening turnover into a field goal, cornerback Tremon Smith fumbled on the ensuing kickoff return, giving Jacksonville the ball on the 19. Five plays later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass to Parker Washington.

Washington increased the Jaguars' advantage in the second quarter to 17-0 with a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown.

Houston trailed 20-10 at halftime, but Texans coach DeMeco Ryans never saw his team panic.

«I just look at the game as I look at life,» Ryans said. «Bad things are going to happen. Do you hang your head and go run and hide? Do you quit? Do you