The Jacksonville Jaguars list Trevor Lawrence as their starting quarterback and Quinn Ewers as his backup, while the Houston Texans list C.J. Stroud as their starter, backed up by Davis Mills, heading into their NFL Week 6 matchup on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Here is a quick look at both teams’ quarterback depth charts.
| Team | Starting quarterback | Backup quarterback |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence | Quinn Ewers |
| Houston Texans | C.J. Stroud | Davis Mills |
Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Depth Chart
Trevor Lawrence holds the No. 1 spot on the Jaguars’ official depth chart. Quinn Ewers is listed second, making him the next quarterback in line if Jacksonville needs to turn to its backup.
For fans checking who backs up Lawrence in Week 6, the answer is Ewers.
Houston Texans Quarterback Depth Chart
C.J. Stroud leads Houston’s quarterback group entering Week 6, with Davis Mills providing backup coverage. Both are listed in the Texans’ Week 6 depth-chart preview.
Stroud occupies the starting role, while Mills is the next option if Houston needs a quarterback change during the game.
Jaguars vs. Texans Quarterback FAQs
Who is the Jaguars’ starting quarterback in Week 6, 2026?
Trevor Lawrence is listed as Jacksonville’s starting quarterback for the Week 6 matchup against Houston.
Who is Trevor Lawrence’s backup?
Quinn Ewers is the Jaguars’ No. 2 quarterback on the team’s published depth chart.
Who is the Texans’ starting quarterback against the Jaguars?
C.J. Stroud is listed as Houston’s starting quarterback heading into the October 18 matchup.
Who is the Texans’ backup quarterback?
Davis Mills is listed behind Stroud as Houston’s backup quarterback.
Information reflects the published depth chart and Week 6 preview checked on October 18, 2026. Depth-chart listings may change with game-day roster updates.