The Houston Texans crush the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in emphatic 26-3 victory

• Jacksonville Jaguars faced the Houston Texans at Wembley in the last NFL game in London for 2019

• Deshaun Watson put on an impressive display against a Jaguars team that struggled throughout

Minshew Mania got lost somewhere over the Atlantic, as the rookie quarterback made a series of errors searching for an unlikely fourth quarter comeback, and the Houston Texans crushed the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-3 at Wembley.

The sixth-round rookie finally looked exactly that as he was picked twice and lost two fumbles in the space of four late drives, but in truth the last game of the 2019 London series was dead long before that.

Deshaun Watson (22 of 28, 201 yards, two touchdowns) was clean and efficient against a disappointing Jags defense, and was aided by a huge rushing performance from Carlos Hyde, who finished with 19 carries for 160 yards at an average of eight per touch.

Watson moved the ball well from the off, both through the air and scrambling with his legs. Their opening drive was hamstrung by a series of penalties which pushed them back inside their own half, but Kaimi Fairbairn still ensured points by clattering a 52-yard field goal through the uprights.

They then added a touchdown on an 80-yard drive which included Watson miraculously evading two sacks and hitting Duke Johnson over midfield, before a 12-yard completion to Jordan Akins on fourth-and-two. Fellow tight end Darren Fells ran it into the end zone for a one-yard score after the Jags defense fell hook, line and sinker for a fake to Carlos Hyde, but Fairbairn’s extra point was blocked.

It took until the final two minutes of the first half for the Jaguars to get any semblance of offense going. Minshew (27 of 48, 309 yards) darted brilliantly around the pocket before hitting Ryquell Armstead for a 31-yard gain, but was forced to throw it away on third-and-six under pressure in the red zone and Jacksonville settled for a 30-yard field goal to make it 9-3, a score which held to the half thanks to Fairbairn dropping a 59-yard short of the sticks.

The Jags needed a spark to start the second half, and they tried to create one with an audacious faked field goal, but Logan Cooke was hit hard and fumbled the ball, allowing Houston to take over on the halfway line and Fairbain to add another three points from 42 yards.

They only needed five plays to take it 79 yards for their second touchdown and create some deserved daylight between the teams. Carlos Hyde ripped up the right side for a big gain to the Jacksonville 23 and Watson hit DeAndre Hopkins over the middle to the one, before Duke Johnson skipped round the Jaguars defensive line and into the end zone.

The Jaguars were forced to be bold again on the next drive, going for it on fourth-and-10 from inside the red zone. Minshew looked to have found Chris Conley a couple of yards from the end zone, but his namesake Gareon batted the ball out of his hands with a diving last-ditch tackle.

This left Jacksonville needing a fourth quarter Minshew miracle to leave London with a result. The rookie tried to ignite the unlikely flames with successive first down completions to DJ Chark and Keelen Cole, but then fired a pass way over Cole’s hands and into the leaping arms of Jahleel Addae.

Houston looked to have converted the interception into a quick touchdown when Hyde tore up the left touchline on a blistering 70-yard run, but Jarrod Wilson somehow caught up with him and slapped the ball from his hands at the one-yard line.

It was maybe the play of the game, but it did not matter one jot. Minshew threw another ugly interception to Justin Reid - hero of the reverse fixture in Houston with his dramatic stop of Leonard Fournette on a potential game-winning two-point conversion - and he took it back to the Jacksonville nine on a jinking run.

Watson converted over the middle to Hopkins and Fairbairn converted the extra point as Jags fans filed out of Wembley with five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

They are probably glad they left, as things went from bad to worse for Minshew. He fumbled on a short run on Jacksonville’s next drive, and Zach Cunningham recovered and took it right back into Jags territory.

A disastrous final quarter ended fittingly when Cunningham forced Minshew into a second fumble, collected the ball and ran down the clock to seal a comfortable Texans victory. Now 6-3, they have put themselves in a strong position to retain the AFC South title, while Jacksonville are playing catch-up at 4-5.

5:52PM

The Texans are now in an excellent position

The Texans are now 6-3 in their division. Their main division rival this season will be the Indianapolis Colts but if Watson can keep up his current form they will be firm favourites to top the division. The Colts play the Pittsburgh Steelers later this evening in a far from easy match up.

5:37PM

More questions than answers for the Jags

The biggest question going into this game was whether or not Gardner Minshew II should stay as quarter-back. Many were leaning towards yes before this game, now they may be leaning towards no after a couple of interceptions, some wayward throws and a fumble. Big decision after the bye-week for Doug Marrone.

5:34PM

The Texans will return home happy

5:33PM

FULL TIME: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 26

The Jags run it for four yards before Armstead is found by Minshew for a small pick-up.

Less than 30 second to go. Minshew attempts a deep ball but it goes straight out of bounds.

Minshew finds Board for the first down before the last play of the game.

The ball is knocked from Minshew's hand and that is that. A fitting end after a ropey second-half showing from the rookie quarter-back.

5:29PM

Here is the Gardner Minshew II fumble - Nick Foles is watching on...

5:29PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 26

The Jags will start their drive on their own five-yard line. Minshew runs and gets the first down.

5:26PM

DeAndre Hopkins with the Texans third touchdown

5:25PM

Gardner Minshew threw two interceptions in a row - here is the second

5:25PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 26

Another run goes nowhere as the clock drops below three minutes.

3rd and 10. Hyde is tackled by Campbell for no gain.

The Texans will punt.

5:24PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 26

Just over four minutes to go. Minshew throws a long pass to the right and Cole gets up there to claim it. What a catch!

Minshew then tried to run and the ball is knocked loose. Minshew is playing like a man under pressure for his position, trying to force plays.

The Texans run the ball for no gain.

5:20PM

Here is the amazing defensive play that won the Jags back the ball before Minshew threw the intercept

5:20PM

Fourth Quarter: TOUCHDOWN TEXANS Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 26

Watson runs to the right - he hurdles over the defender and thinks he has scored. The officials rule he was out of bounds at the one-yard line.

Watson then throws the ball to Hopkins for a TOUCHDOWN! GAME OVER. The conversion is added.

5:18PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

There is now some squaring up on the field.

Minshew gets the ball on the 20 - and he throws another interception. Two passes in a row! The ball is returned to the three-yard line. That was not good from Minshew. This game has woken up in the last five minutes.

5:15PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

That was one for those who want Nick Foles to come in as the starter...

Less than six minutes to go as the Texans run the ball and clock.

3rd and 7. Watson drops back but throws the ball away - there is a flag against the Jags for holding. That really kills them.

1st and 10 due to that foul. Hyde runs through the defence for sixty yards - as he is about to score the touchdown the ball is knocked out of his hand by Wilson from behind! What a play! Hyde did not see him. It is a touchback. Fantastic effort from Wilson and Hyde cannot believe it.

5:11PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

3rd and 8. Minshew throws the ball down the middle but it is too high and it is intercepted! Cole was open but the pass was overcooked - bad pass.

That should be the game.

5:10PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

The Jags have the ball with just over eight minutes to go. They will start their drive deep in their own half. It looks like this game has got away from them.

First down - and another. Catch by Cole. Here we go Gardner Minshew as Nick Foles watches on.

Fournette catches a short pass and only makes two yards. Minshew drops back and his pass is knocked down by Conley.

5:06PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

Hopkins makes a catch on a short route.

3rd and 2. False start by Fells. 3rd and 7.

Watson drops back - he avoids the sack but his throw is nearly picked off. The ball is batted out of Hopkins' hands.

Punt from the Texans - Walker carries back but he runs side ways and is dealt with by Cunningham.

5:03PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

The Texans will start their drive on their 20-yard line. Hyde gets a first down with another strong run - 99 yards for the day so far.

The Texans just need to run the clock here with 10 minutes to go.

Watson runs and picks up a couple of yards.

5:00PM

Both Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson have had strong games at running back

4:58PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

2nd and 10 after a dropped pass. The next play hits the turf.

Huge play for the Jags' season. Can they salvage this? Nope. The play is broken up by Joseph before it reaches the receiver.

4th and 10 and the Jags go for it - that tells you something about the desperation. Conley looks like he makes the catch but the ball comes out when he hits the ground. The Jags needed that.

4:54PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

Minshew bounces out of a tackle before being dragged down for a loss. The Texans needed that to kill the momentum of the drive.

The ball is then thrown towards Chark but falls well, well short.

3rd and 15. Minshew gets into some space and finds Conley for the first down - 20 yards on that play. Minshew is so good at extending the plays.

4:52PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

Minshew launches the ball towards Chark who nearly claims it but the ball comes loose as he hit by the defence. That would have been a big pick-up.

Fournette with another reception - he runs for nine.

3rd and 1 - Fournette gets it. Strong drive.

4:50PM

Fourth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

Minshew finds Fournette with a short pass to his left for a first down.

Minshew is then caught in the pocket - he manages to throw the ball away before going down. 2nd and 10.

DeValve catches the ball on a great route to pick up another first down - this is more like it from the Jags.

4:46PM

Powerful touchdown run from Duke Johnson

4:45PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

Minshew is sacked and that will be the end of the third quarter - the Jags cannot get a play off in time.

4:45PM

Here is Carlos Hyde's 48 yard run

4:44PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

It is a long way back for the Jags with not long left in the third quarter. They need to score. The Jags will start on their 20-yard line.

4:42PM

Third Quarter: TOUCHDOWN TEXANS Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 19

2nd and 10 in just outside the Jags 20. Watson throws over the top and Hopkins gets up to claim it two yards short of a touchdown. Brilliant play from one of the best receivers in the league.

1st and goal. TOUCHDOWN HOUSTON! Duke Johnson runs right past the defenders before running over the top of Tre Herndon to score.

The conversion is added.

4:39PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 12

The Texans can bury the Jags with a touchdown on this drive. Huge drive in this game.

Watson finds Hopkins who makes a diving catch between two defenders - great quick play for eight.

Hyde then bursts throw a gaping hole on the run for 48 yards - huge play. That was far too easy.

4:36PM

Power from Gardner Minshew II

4:35PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 12

2nd and 8 after a short run. Minshew throws to Koyack who attempts a one-handed catch but spills it.

Minshew drops back but his pass goes to no-one - the receiver moved toward the ball too late, in fact Minshew let it go too early under Texan pressure.

The ball is punted down field and is claimed on the Texans 20-yard line.

4:33PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 12

The Jags will start their drive from their 20-yard line. Fournette carries for just the one yard. The Jags need to score on this drive to keep it a one-score game.

Minshew throws the next play away with no good passing option available.

3rd and 9. Minshew runs it, he gets out a powerful fends and jumps past the first down marker. What a run - power! First down Jags.

4:30PM

MVP candidate?

4:27PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 12

Watson drops back, he slips out of a sack again before Campbell takes him to ground. Big, big play for the Jags.

Fairbairn on for the field goal - the 42 yard attempt is good.

4:25PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

Hyde carries but the Texans are pulled up for holding. 1st and 20.

Johnson catches the ball before side stepping around Jack for a nice gain - lovely footwork. 2nd and 9.

Hyde then carries for a loss as he slips.

3rd and 8 - timeout called.

4:23PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

The Texans start on the 50 yard line. Watson is finally tackled - hallelujah!! There is a flag on the play against the Jags - 15 yard penalty against Campbell. Another rough call against the Jags - he did not make any contact with his helmet like the officials said.

Penalty against the Texans for a false start. 1st and 15. Hopkins is found before being driven out of bounds. Three yard pick-up.

Watson throws the ball to his left and Stills make a great grab above his head. 15 yard pick up. The Texans are deep in Jags territory now.

4:18PM

Wide Receiver Keelan Cole has started this half well

4:17PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

A quick pass finds Chark who is tackled by McKinney to limit the gain to two yards.

Minshew then runs, shrugging off tacklers to make another first down. Good power and acceleration from the QB.

Fournette is then sent up the middle for four yards. This has been a high quality drive from the Jags.

Chark makes an athletic catch on the left sideline - a flag comes in for pass interference. That was a poor call Chark barely made contact.

2nd and 16 after that call. Armstead is found for a small pick-up. 3rd and 15 for the Jags in Texans territory. Minshews throws the ball into the end zone but there is no one there to catch it.

Lambo comes out for the field goal but spills a high snap - he recovers but is tackled. Terrible execution from the Jags.

4:12PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

Fournette runs the ball down the middle for four yards.

Minshew rolls right and finds Cole who is clattered as he catches. Another first down for the Jags. Great start to the half.

4:11PM

Third Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

Here we go! The Texans kick to the Jags to get us underway.

DeValve is tackled for no gain in the Jags' first play of the drive.

Cole is then found by Minshew on the right sideline for a first down and more. Gain of 19 yards.

4:08PM

Dangerous slide tackle from Deshaun Watson...

4:05PM

One score game

3:59PM

The Jags really need some Minshew Magic after half-time

3:57PM

HALF-TIME: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

The Texans have been far the better side but only lead by six points. The Jags put together one excellent drive and are still in this game.

The Jags are pressuring Watson well but it just does not matter. He is getting away the plays no matter what is happening. The Jags need to start completing sacks if they want to win this game.

3:55PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

The Jags will have one attempt with six seconds left. They are just behind half-way. The ball finds DeValve on a short route and that will be the half.

3:53PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

The play is good from Watson. He is putting in quite the performance. Pocket pressure? No problem for Deshaun.

3rd and 3. Watson throws the ball right but it goes out of bounds - that was overcooked by some distance.

4th and 3. They are 59 yards out and are going for a field goal. Fairbairn's attempt is well short.

3:50PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

Watson throws to his right but the ball bounces short of Akins. The Texans are then pinged for holding on the play anyway.

1st and 20. Watson finds Hopkins with a screen but he is flung down behind the line of scrimmage. Well read by the Jags.

Watson is falling after being sacked but gets the ball away. Another ridiculous play. Johnson then gets out of bounds. This play is being reviewed to see if Watson's knee was down.

3:45PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

Can the Texans extend their lead with less than two minutes left in the half?

The first play in this drive is dropped. 2nd and 10. Watson then runs for the first down and another five yards. The space just opened up in front of him.

Hopkins then makes a catch and gets out of bounds to stop the clock. 2nd and 6.

Akins then makes the catch for three yards before Watson finds Watson for the first down. They are moving the ball nicely.

Timeout called.

3:41PM

Analysis from the ground - Wembley is a little quiet

Telegraph Sport's Alex Finnis: This is easily the quietest it's been for any NFL London game this season. Minshew Mania doesn't seem to have quite reached the UK yet, but at least the Jags have finally put a bit of offense together.

3:38PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Houston Texans 9

3rd and 6. Minshew escapes pressure but then throws the ball to the turf as he is chased by two Texans.

Josh Lambo is on for the field goal. The Jags are off the mark.

3:36PM

Anything Deshaun Watson can do, Gardner Minshew II can do too...

3:35PM

Here is the only touchdown of the game so far

3:35PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 9

The Jags go to the running game as we reach the two minute warning. They are at the Texans 15 yard line.

3:33PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 9

The Jags are on the Houston 40. Fournette carries for 10 running out of bounds at the first down marker.

The Jags are in Texans territory now. 2nd and 10. Conley makes a diving grab for a first down. Here come the Jags!

3:31PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 9

The Jags leave the kick-off for a touchback. They need a drive from Minshew here to get stay in this game.

Minshew throws right to tightend Oliver for four yards. The next pass hits the turf before reaching DJ Chark.

Minshew makes a brilliant play - he stays alive in the pocket, darting left and right before finding Armstead for 35 yards.

3:26PM

Here is the amazing offload play from Deshaun Watson

3:25PM

Second Quarter: TOUCHDOWN TEXANS Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 9

First and goal. Watson shapes to hand it off to Hyde but instead throws a very short pass to Fells for the touchdown!

The extra-point is blocked and the Jags start to return it but are knocked out of play!

3:24PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

The Texans are now at the Jags' 28 yard line.

2nd and 6. Watson makes a truly amazing play. He is being sacked as he finds a rugby style offload!

Watson then runs almost making the first down.

Hopkins then carries and almost gets a touchdown. Dominant offense from the Texans.

3:21PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

The Texans are into the Jags half - Johnson carries leaving a 3rd and 2.

Johnson cannot make the first down after a tackle from Campbell.

The Texans are going for it! 4th and 2 and they get it! Akins gets the short pass to make the first down. Great play calling.

3:19PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Hyde makes three yards on the next play.

Johnson then carries from running back making four yards. Steady progress so far in this drive.

Great protection from the offensive line gives Watson an amazing amount of time. He rolls out the pocket and finds Johnson on his knees on the right sideline for the first down.

Hyde then carries hard - knocking over Jack - for more yards. Fantastic drive with good variety so far.

3:16PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Watson runs the first down for five yards - he is moving well today!

Watson throws over the middle to Stills for the first down - Stills look OK after that knock.

3:15PM

Second Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Minshew cannot find enough yards for the first down. Out comes the punt team.

The punt rolls into the end-zone for a touchback.

3:14PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

False start offense - 3rd and long for the Jags.

3:11PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Minshew finds DeValve with a floated pass who gets buried by Reid. Fournette then gets the first down with a powerful run over the top of Joseph.

One minute left in the first quarter.

Minshew rolls right and throws left to Fournette who makes one yard on the play. Mercilus then stops Fournette for a loss of one.

3:06PM

Watson to Stills from earlier on - Stills stayed down after this play

3:05PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Hyde carries for three yards. Watson's bloodshot eye from last weekend is drawing a lot of attention from the cameras but does not seem to be causing any problems thus far.

3rd and 3. Watson drops back and throws but Harrison breaks up the play. Great defensive play as Harrison gets in the air early to bat the ball away.

Punt from the Texans and Walker returns it for eight yards. The Jags will start from the 30.

2:59PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Jack makes the tackle before Hyde is then stopped.

Stills makes a catch but then stays down - first down Texans.

2:58PM

Catch me if you can...

2:56PM

Wide Receiver Kenny Stills has picked up an injury

2:55PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Carter calls for a fair catch on the from the six yard line.

2:54PM

Some entrance from the Jags

2:54PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Mishew finds Cole and the Jags are now at 3rd and 5.

Minshew can't find Fournette who puts it down. They will punt this away.

2:53PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

The Jags offense gets the first chance starting from just behind the offense. DJ Chark makes an excellent catch on the first play for nine yards.

And there's the first down after a juggling catch from Chark.

Fournette gets his first touch of the game but he cannot get going.

2:51PM

DeAndre Hopkins is Mr. Consistent

2:50PM

Analysis from the ground - Watson has started very fast

Telegraph Sport's Alex Finnis: Deshaun Watson sometimes hangs onto the ball too long but there also might not be anyone better at avoiding sacks when defenders get into the backfield. Have the feeling he might be in the mood for a big, big day...+

2:48PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 3

Fairbairn nails the 52 yard field goal - just. Texans deserve the lead after a dynamic start.

2:47PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 0

Watson evades another sack and gets an excellent throw away to the right hand side to Duke Johnson. 2nd and 14.

The next throw hits the turf before another flag against the Texans.

They will settle for a field goal after a great drive was held back by penalties.

2:44PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 0

Watson gets away from a should-be sack before throwing deep - the ball cannot be reeled it. The play is called back for a block in the back by the Texans anyway.

Timeout called by the Texans. 1st and 25 after the penalty call.

Hand off to Johnson who makes a few yards but there is a flag on the play. Another block in the back by the Texans. They are a long way back now.

2:41PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 0

Watson throws deep but DAndre Hopkins catches it out of bounds. Hopkins is then found on a short route for a six yard pick-up.

Watson then escapes from the pocket and gets another first down. What a start from the Texans!

2:39PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 0

Hyde carries again but he is driven back after making two yards. Nice variety from the Texans offense so far.

Another first down for the Texans after a short throw to Akins.

2:38PM

First Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars 0 Houston Texans 0

The Jags kick to the Texans and DeAndre Carter carries the ball back to just behind the 20.

Watson gets a first down with his first pass of the game. Lightning start. Carlos Hyde then runs the ball for a eight yard pick-up before getting another first down with his second run of the game.

2:32PM

The Jags are ready to go

2:31PM

Here come the national anthems

Both the American and UK variety...

2:29PM

Kick-off just two minutes away!

The captain's are doing the coin toss under a grey London sky.

2:26PM

The players are out onto the field

The Jags emerge to a rousing reception from the Wembley crowd.

2:20PM

The game will start in just 10 minutes time

Wembley Stadium is filling up ahead of this mouth-watering clash.

2:18PM

Deshaun Watson has proven himself as one of the best quarter-backs in the league

Telegraph Sport's Alex Finnis: Look at this play from Deshaun Watson and tell me he isn't right there with the likes of Mahomes, Brady, Rodgers and Russell Wilson as one of the very best quarterbacks in the NFL.

The Texans had trailed all game against the Raiders, but the sign of an elite quarterback is being able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. This spectacular play put Houston ahead with around six minutes left in the fourth quarter, and they hung on for a 27-24 win that sets them up nicely at 5-3 in the AFC South.

Watson was actually kicked in the face by Arden Key during this play, and walked into his post-match press conference looking like he'd done 12 rounds with Anthony Joshua. Watson is so evasive and so determined that I'm not certain he wouldn't win. London is in for a treat when he arrives to face the Jags.

2:15PM

The players like to make a special effort for the London games...

2:09PM

Minshew Mania

Gardner Minshew II has made the quarter-back position his own since getting an opportunity to start since an injury to Nick Foles. A win today would help him secure the position long term.

From Telegraph Sport's Alex Finnis:

Nick Foles is nearing a return from his broken clavicle, but how can you take Gardner Minshew out of this Jaguars line-up? The rookie revelation was excellent in dispatching the lowly Jets 29-15, throwing for 279 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. At 4-4 the Jags are far from out of the race for the AFC South, and this does not feel like the right time to make a change at the most important position. Minshew threw touchdown passes for Chris Conley, DJ Chark and Keelan Cole on Sunday, and is treating this offense like it is very much his own. So he should.

2:05PM

The trade deadline passed this week

The Jaguars traded elite cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Rams in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick, a 2021 first-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. Ramsey had been refusing to play in the early part of the season so trading him away seemed a sensible move by the Jags. It was far from a disaster, unlike trading away the Patriots defence in Fantasy Football for example. The NFL trade deadline itself was uneventful as the Jags did not make any moves.

Gareon Conley was traded to the Texans in exchange for a third-round pick by the Oaklad Raiders. The deal was made days before Houston hosted Oakland in Week 8. Conley led the Texans in pass breakups in that game, his first for his new team, in Week 8.

1:55PM

The players are out on the field warming-up ahead of a 2.30 kick-off

1:49PM

This is the Houston Texans first appearance in London

The Texans become the 31st side out of 32 teams to play in London today. The Green Bay Packers are the only side not to have graced London yet.

Read Alex Finnis' piece on how despite being London's latecomers, why the Texans have the steel and superstars to win over a British crowd

1:42PM

No JJ Watt for the Texans

The defensive end was having a superb season before it was cut short last week against the Oakland Raiders.

Watt tore a pectoral muscle ending his season which is a huge blow to a Texans side which serious play-off ambitions. The ability for the Houston defence to pressure the quarter-back is radically reduced by the lose of Watt.

How the Texans cope without their star defensive player could define both this match and their season.

Watt is a huge football (soccer) fan and was devastated to miss out on the chance to play at Wembley today.

1:34PM

Inactives for today's match

1:29PM

Match Preview

Welcome to our live blog of the fourth and final match in the NFL London series for 2019.

The Houston Texans will play their first ever match in London today at Wembley against regular visitors the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC South division clash.

The Texans have had a solid start to the season winning five games and losing three. They have been pulled over the line by their elite level quarter-back Deshaun Watson on multiple occasions this season.

The Jags are also still in the play-off hunt after registering an even four and four record. A win today would put them into contention properly while a loss against a side who they need to catch would be a devastating blow.

Last week, the Texans fought back to beat the Oakland Raiders thanks to an unbelievable throw by Watson. The Jags had a comfortable win over the borderline shambolic New York Jets to keep their season just about on track.

Jacksonville have attempted to brand themselves as London’s team - this will be their seventh match that is part of the international series, winning three and losing three of their previous visits to the capital. Speculation that the NFL could award London a permanent franchise is centred around the Jags as their owner - Shahid Khan - also owns Fulham and is rumoured to want both his teams in the same city.

The constant PR and attempt to build an affinity between the Jags and London means that the Jags should have strong support at Wembley today. However, the Texans are certainly the more glamorous side with serious star power in the form of Watson, DeAndre Hopkins and the injured JJ Watt who is now out for the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle last week.

Losing an in-form Watt is certainly a huge blow to the Texans but despite that they are still a slight favourite to come away with the W today. However it is likely to be a close game and a  win today for the Jag’s would be a real feather in the cap of cult-hero quarter-back Gardner Minshew II as he seeks to nail down the starting position with the return to full fitness for Nick Foles not too far away.