Hunter becomes 1st player since 2002 to catch TD, INT in same game

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Travis Hunter of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the NFL London Series match between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 18, 2026 in London, England.
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Travis Hunter became the first NFL player since 2002 to catch an offensive touchdown and defensive interception in the same game Sunday during the Jacksonville Jaguars' battle with the Houston Texans in London.

Hunter caught his touchdown early in the fourth quarter before pulling down a pick in the end zone that prevented a Texans touchdown.

The touchdown reception marked Hunter's first trip to the end zone as an offensive player this season. The interception was Hunter's second of the season.

Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick from the 2025 draft, has come on strong in his sophomore campaign after lagging as a rookie and eventually suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins was the last NFL player to catch a touchdown and an interception in the same game. His touchdown reception came on a fake punt.

Despite Hunter's heroics, the Jaguars fell 34-31 to the Texans, losing on a game-ending field goal. Hunter finished with four receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown on offense as well as three tackles and an interception on defense.

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