A fierce hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair ignited a heated on-field altercation during their Sunday matchup. With just over four minutes remaining in the first half, Lawrence attempted a slide to avoid contact during a scramble, but Al-Shaair connected with Lawrence's head and neck area. The impact left Lawrence momentarily down, prompting Jaguars players to rush to his defense and confront Al-Shaair. The incident escalated into a brawl, with Al-Shaair also clashing with Jaguars offensive lineman Brandon Scherff before officials and teammates intervened.

The aftermath saw penalties assessed to multiple players. Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones were ejected from the game, while Jaguars tight end Evan Engram received an unnecessary roughness penalty. Lawrence, who was 4-for-10 with 41 passing yards and an interception at the time of the incident, was carted off the field and subsequently ruled out with a concussion.

At the time of the stoppage, the Texans held a 6-0 lead. Houston entered the game with a 7-5 record, seeking to rebound from a surprising loss to the Tennessee Titans the previous week. The struggling Jaguars, meanwhile, are positioned for a potential top pick in the 2025 draft.