The Jacksonville Jaguars lost a heartbreaker on Sunday to the Houston Texans. Despite the loss, Jacksonville's quarterback Trevor Lawrence was thrilled to see his teammate Travis Hunter have a great game.
“He’s special with the ball in his hands,” Lawrence said about Hunter, per Action Sports Jax.
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— Action Sports Jax (@ActionSportsJax) October 18, 2026
Hunter had a very special day on Sunday.
“Hunter caught four passes for 59 yards and a touchdown and intercepted C.J. Stroud in the end zone to thwart a Texans drive, making him just the fourth player since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger with a receiving touchdown and interception in the same game and the first to do it since Philadelphia's Brian Dawkins in 2002,” ESPN reported.
Hunter was humble about his performance, hoping instead that his team won the game.
“I've been doing this since I was a baby — doing those type of things,” Hunter said. “We've just got to come out with the win is really my main focus.”
Jaguars fans are also fired up about Hunter. Hunter was selected second overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He won the Heisman Trophy in college, while playing for Colorado. Hunter is a two-way star, playing both wide receiver and defensive back.
Article Continues BelowHunter could now see a greater role in the Jaguars offense. He had just two receptions on the season before Sunday's game.
“Hopefully,” Hunter said. “Just going over the plan with coach over this bye week is just the main focus for me and just continue to do [what they ask] and whenever he calls my number [on offense], just go out there and shine.”
The Jaguars are now 4-2 on the season, following the 34-31 loss to the Texans. Jacksonville is next in action against the Indianapolis Colts on November 1.