Travis Hunter records rare two-way feat for Jaguars

Travis Hunter became the first NFL player since Brian Dawkins in 2002 to record both a receiving touchdown and an interception in the same game during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 31-34 loss to the Houston Texans in London. The 23-year-old two-way star caught a seven-yard scoring pass from Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter before picking off a pass from C.J. Stroud in the endzone minutes later.

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The achievement places Hunter alongside Brian Dawkins, who last accomplished the feat in 2002. Selected second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft, Hunter lined up as both a wide receiver and a cornerback throughout the international matchup.

Head coach Liam Coen addressed Hunter’s workload and impact following the defeat. “He has made some decisive plays for us on both sides of the ball,” Coen told reporters after the game. “We need to continue to get the ball into his hands, build on that, and make sure it fits the rhythm and flow of the game. But he definitely helped put us in a position to win this game today.”

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The pivotal sequence unfolded in the final quarter of the high-scoring contest. Trailing 28-31 after securing his first receiving touchdown of the current NFL season, Hunter made his defensive presence felt as Houston drove down the field. Stroud targeted the endzone, but Hunter intercepted the pass to thwart a potential game-sealing touchdown by the Texans.

The turnover sparked a brief comeback for Jacksonville. Cam Littler converted a field goal to tie the score at 31-31. However, the Jaguars’ defensive stand ultimately fell short when Houston kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn connected on a game-winning field goal as time expired in regulation.