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Is it desperation time for the Jacksonville Jaguars? At 0-3, the Jags are nonetheless seeking their first victory of 2024, they usually’ll subsequent should tackle the AFC South-leading Houston Texans.

The Jaguars went down arduous to the Buffalo Payments on Monday evening, the sixth-heaviest defeat in franchise historical past and a sport that additional opened up questions in regards to the route of this group — together with for proprietor Shad Khan. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had one other rocky day behind middle, throwing for less than 178 yards within the 47-10 loss.

Nonetheless, the Jaguars have received their final two journeys to Houston, together with 24-21 final yr, overcoming a 304-yard efficiency from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. The Texans additionally ended final week within the loss column by the hands of the Vikings.

Jaguars vs Texans rating updates

Winless Jacksonville Jaguars, QB Trevor Lawrence hold developing quick in massive moments | Gene Frenette

It’s over. Or somewhat, as near being over as it could probably get for an NFL group in late September. The Jaguars have buried themselves in such a deep gap, nothing in need of a miracle is probably going going to salvage the 2024 season. –Gene Frenette

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson says ‘coaches cannot exit and make performs’ after loss to Texans

Doug Pederson is not nervous in regards to the group’s playcalling. He additionally did not admire a query about his standing with the membership following the group’s ninth loss in 10 video games, courting again to final season. –Demetrius Harvey

FAN POLL | Ought to the Jaguars fireplace Doug Pederson?

The Jaguars are 0-4 and have misplaced 9 of their final 10 going again to 2024. Is it sport over for Doug Pederson in Jacksonville? Followers can vote right here.

Followers react after Jaguars’ loss to Texans drops them to 0-4

This is what Jags followers are saying after Sunday’s loss in Houston. –Juston Lewis

See how Gene Frenette graded the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans

Instances-Union sports activities columnist Gene Frenette grades the Jaguars’ efficiency in a 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans primarily based on execution, effort and sport circumstances. See the report card right here.–Gene Frenette

Josh Hines-Allen harm provides to Jaguars’ woes

Jacksonville Jaguars go rusher Josh Hines-Allen was evaluated for a concussion in the course of the second half of Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans. This is what we all know. –Juston Lewis

Jaguars protection rebounds in second half… however nonetheless broke down on the finish in loss to Texans

Bruised and battered by an ever-growing harm listing, burned and stung by the mix of C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins, the Jacksonville Jaguars protection dominated the Houston Texans for a lot of the second half on Sunday, enabling the offense to take the lead. However not the ending. –Garry Smits

Jaguars let lead slip away, fall 24-20 to Texans after last-second Ogunbowale landing

Ultimately, it was one other heartbreaking loss. The Jaguars fell 24-20 after a last-minute landing by the Texans, former Jaguars operating again Dare Ogunbowale to be extra particular. That got here not lengthy after the Jaguars had been stopped on fourth down a number of inches in need of scoring what ought to have been a game-winning landing. –Demetrius Harvey

FINAL: Texans 24, Jaguars 20

The lateral brigade comes up quick (99 yards quick, with Travis Etienne Jr. downed on the 1). The Jaguars at the moment are 0-for-September. –Clayton Freeman

Landing Texans: Former Jacksonville RB Dare Ogunbowale burns Jaguars on C.J. Stroud go

This has been the Nico Collins present for the Texans, as much as 12 receptions for 151 yards as an elite goal for C.J. Stroud. He grabbed one other go over the center to launch Houston into discipline objective vary. Stroud’s go to Dalton Schultz nailed down a primary down on the 1. Then, Stroud rolled out and handed to former Jag Dare Ogunbowale for a 1-yard rating. The Jags have 18 ticks to stop an 0-4 begin.

Texans 24, Jaguars 20, 0:18 4th. –Clayton Freeman

Two-minute warning: Jaguars 20, Texans 17, Houston driving

The Texans are knocking on the door, already in field-goal vary after C.J. Stroud’s completions to Nico Collins and Dare Ogunbowale. Houston is on the 20. Can the Jaguars, main 20-17, hold them out of the top zone? –-Clayton Freeman

Jaguars go three-and-out; Houston to regain possession

Trevor Lawrence and the offense could not put it away on this drive. It is a three-and-out, together with a dangerous go on second down and a third-down try for Christian Kirk that bought swatted down. After Logan Cooke’s punt, C.J. Stroud and the Houston O can return to work. The Jaguars drained lower than a minute off the clock and didn’t power Houston to burn any of its two timeouts. Jaguars 20, Texans 17, 2:54 4th. –Clayton Freeman

Increase! Antonio Johnson delivers crunching hit, Texans compelled to punt

The penalty-prone Texans cannot get out of their very own approach on offense. Laremy Tunsil bought flagged for holding to push Houston again. Then, the Jaguars’ second-half protection maintained its momentum, together with a jarring hit by Antonio Johnson to interrupt up a second-down go. Good run help by former Gator Ventrell Miller on the possession as properly. The Jags get the ball again and a few first downs may do it. Jaguars 20, Texans 17, 3:51 4th. –Clayton Freeman

Jaguars stopped: Trevor Lawrence incomplete on third down

The Texans will get the ball again after Trevor Lawrence threw into site visitors on third down, almost an interception. He additionally narrowly missed on a deep ball with Christian Kirk. Houston will get it again deep in their very own territory after the most recent Texans penalty, for pointless roughness. Steven Sims was penalized for throwing an elbow whereas on the sideline. As much as 11 flags on Houston, for 84 yards. Jaguars 20, Texans 17, 5:34 4th. –Clayton Freeman

Sacksonville: After extra Texans penalties, Roy Robertson-Harris sacks C.J. Stroud, forces Houston out of discipline objective vary

Penalties, almost double digits now, have killed offensive momentum for Houston at the moment. Simply after C.J. Stroud transformed third-and-18 to Dare Ogunbowale, getting into field-goal vary, the Texans slammed to a halt. Stroud scrambled for a primary down that was nullified by holding on Laremy Tunsil, and two performs later, Roy Robertson-Harris sacked the QB to remove any Houston hopes of a discipline objective. Time could develop into an element quickly. Jaguars 20, Texans 17, 8:31 4th. –-Clayton Freeman

Trevor Lawrence stuffed on QB draw at Houston 1

The bottom sport has come to life for the Jaguars… till the end of the drive. Sparking that drive was a 13-yard run by Travis Etienne Jr., then a 58-yard surge by Tank Bigsby that just about resulted in a landing. However Bigsby stepped out of bounds on the 4, and three tries from close to the objective line could not break via, the final a third-down go from Trevor Lawrence that appeared to strike Gabe Davis within the facemask below protection from Derek Stingley Jr. Doug Pederson elected to go for fourth down, however Lawrence was stuffed on a quarterback draw by former Jag Foley Fatukasi. Houston takes over on the 1. Jaguars 20, Texans 17, 14:57 4th. –-Clayton Freeman

Finish of third quarter: Jaguars 20, Texans 17

Doug Pederson faces fourth and objective from the two. What would be the determination? –Clayton Freeman

Landing Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence to Christian Kirk go restores Jacksonville lead

It is Trevor Lawrence’s finest drive of the sport, and the Jags are again in entrance within the Lone Star State. The ending play was a 9-yard drive to Christian Kirk alongside the sideline. Brian Thomas Jr. delivered the large performs in between, together with a 32-yard catch and a rush for 13 yards. The LSU rookie is within the highlight at the moment, with 4 catches for 69 yards.

Jaguars 20, Texans 17, 6:16 third. –Clayton Freeman

Jaguars’ go rush steps up, forces C.J. Stroud incompletion on third down

The go rush has been much more energetic for the Jaguars since halftime. It isn’t but translating into sacks or turnovers, however they’re starting to rush C.J. Stroud. He needed to throw on the run and missed Stefon Diggs on third down, resulting in a punt. Texans 17, Jaguars 13, 10:16 third. –Clayton Freeman

Brian Thomas unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Trevor Lawrence overthrow, halt Jaguars drive

Simply when the Jags gave the impression to be constructing some momentum, advancing throughout midfield on Trevor Lawrence’s passes to Christian Kirk and Brian Thomas, all of it got here to a halt. Thomas was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after a reception for a primary down, backing the Jags up. Lawrence had already overthrown Kirk and Gabe Davis on deep balls (probably a TD to Kirk), and after a Luke Farrell drop and a Texans sack by which Lawrence retreated for a lack of almost 15, the Jags punted the soccer away. A missed probability for factors. Texans 17, Jaguars 13, 11:08 third. –Clayton Freeman

Jaguars’ D forces three-and-out; Buster Brown applies crunching PBU

A great sequence for the Jaguars’ go protection. Buster Brown delivered a crunching hit to Stefon Diggs to jar a second-down go unfastened, and Antonio Johnson deflected a third-down throw from C.J. Stroud. The Jags wanted that cease. Texans 17, Jaguars 13, 14:01 third. –Clayton Freeman

Second half kickoff: The Texans will obtain

It will be Houston soccer to start the second half. –-Clayton Freeman

HALFTIME: Texans 17, Jaguars 13

That is halftime. A much better first half for the Jags than final week, however nonetheless quite a bit to work on: C.J. Stroud has dealt with every little thing the Jaguars have thrown at him, and Trevor Lawrence’s passes have been solely barely productive (11 of 17, however solely 82 yards, 4.82 yards per try). –Clayton Freeman

Discipline objective Texans: Ka’imi Fairbairn converts for Houston

Missed alternative that point for the Texans. C.J. Stroud, who has been near flawless, missed a wide-open Nico Collins ultimately zone with a excessive go. In any other case, he has been terrific, overcoming quite a few penalties — 5 on this quarter alone — to advance contained in the 20. Ka’imi Fairbairn nonetheless booted a 30-yarder to increase Houston’s edge. Stroud is 15 of 19 for 215 yards.

Texans 17, Jaguars 13, 0:03 2nd. –Clayton Freeman

Laremy Tunsil harm: Texans left sort out on sidelines with ankle

The veteran Houston left sort out, a former standout at Columbia Excessive Faculty in Lake Metropolis and a four-time Professional Bowler, is now on the sideline with an ankle harm. The Texans have introduced that he’s questionable to return. –Clayton Freeman

Discipline objective Jaguars: Cam Little converts from 52 yards as Jags elect to kick on fourth-and-1

Determination time for Doug Pederson, and the Jaguars’ coach opted for… the sphere objective. Confronted with fourth and 1 on the Houston 34 after Trevor Lawrence missed Travis Etienne Jr. on third down, Pederson despatched on the sphere objective unit regardless of what appeared like Lawrence’s pleas to go for it. Kicker Cam Little drilled his discipline objective proper between the uprights from 52 yards to slender Houston’s lead. However the Texans stay in entrance.

Texans 14, Jaguars 13, 3:49 2nd. –Clayton Freeman

Landing Texans: Houston again in entrance, Nico Collins catches C.J. Stroud TD go

After an ineffective Jaguars possession, one by which Trevor Lawrence almost retreated to his personal finish zone earlier than throwing away, the Texans recapture the lead on a seven-minute march. C.J. Stroud continues to choose aside the Jaguars’ secondary, boosting his numbers to 10 of 12 for 143 yards. A defensive holding flag on Antonio Johnson stored Houston going after the Jags had made a third-down cease, and the Texans took benefit with Stroud’s 4-yard TD go to Nico Collins.

Texans 14, Jaguars 10, 7:19 2nd. –Clayton Freeman

Finish of first quarter: Jaguars 10, Texans 7

It is the Jaguars’ finest begin for 3 weeks. Can they stick with it? –Clayton Freeman

Travis Etienne harm replace: Working again returns for Jaguars

Excellent news for the Jags: Travis Etienne Jr. is again within the motion for Jacksonville after lacking one sequence. –-Clayton Freeman

Jaguars’ stress halts Houston at midfield

The Jaguars wanted a cease and bought one. C.J. Stroud crossed midfield however Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen dialed up the stress and hurried Stroud into an incompletion. The Texans handed up the potential Ka’imi Fairbairn discipline objective from 60 yards and as a substitute opted to punt, pinning Jacksonville inside the ten. Jaguars 10, Texans 7, 0:18 1st. –Clayton Freeman

Travis Etienne harm: Jaguars RB questionable with shoulder

Not excellent news for the Jags. Travis Etienne is now listed as questionable by the Jaguars. No announcement of when the harm occurred, however the blitz pickup on the opening drive seems to be essentially the most logical risk. –Clayton Freeman

Discipline objective Jaguars: Cam Little restores Jaguars lead after lengthy Tank Bigsby run

One thing to look at: No Travis Etienne on that drive, with Tank Bigsby and D’Ernest Johnson getting the snaps within the backfield. Nothing introduced but, however Etienne incurred a heavy hit in blitz pickup on the primary drive.

A great drive however a missed alternative after Bigsby broke away for a 20-yard rush throughout midfield. A false begin penalty on Ezra Cleveland halted the momentum of the drive, and Trevor Lawrence overthrew Brian Thomas Jr. on a possible TD go, however rookie Cam Little nonetheless made a 42-yard discipline objective to revive the lead.

Jaguars 10, Texans 7, 2:41 1st. –-Clayton Freeman

Landing Texans: Stefon Diggs races into finish zone after massive drive for Nico Collins

The Texans made that drive look fairly straightforward towards the Jaguars’ depleted protection. C.J. Stroud accomplished three crisp passes to Nico Collins, the league’s receiving yardage chief, advancing the soccer contained in the 20. Houston then known as for a receiver go designed to go from Stefon Diggs to Stroud, however Diggs noticed an unlimited gap and rushed on to the top zone. A lot for that lead for Jacksonville.

Texans 7, Jaguars 7, 7:23 1st. –Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Logan Cooke is the Spin Physician in terms of his number of punts

How did Logan Cooke try this? The Jaguars’ multi-talented punter has a spread of punting abilities, together with punts — like that one — that show too scorching to deal with. –Garry Smits

Landing Jaguars: Jags punish muffed punt, Trevor Lawrence passes to Brian Thomas for TD

Particular groups, particular groups, particular groups. After Houston’s miscue, Trevor Lawrence made the Texans pay, lofting a 2-yard TD go to rookie Brian Thomas Jr. behind the top zone. This is an unfamiliar feeling for Jaguars followers: a lead.

Jaguars 7, Texans 0, 12:44 1st. –Clayton Freeman

Turnover! After Jaguars three-and-out, Texans muff punt and Jacksonville’s Daniel Thomas recovers

The Jaguars’ drive stalled close to midfield after two passes from Trevor Lawrence to Christian Kirk, however they find yourself in very good discipline place. Houston returner Steven Sims muffed a Logan Cooke punt and the Jags’ Daniel Thomas recovered contained in the Texans’ 5. Prime place for the Jags with 12:48 1st. –Clayton Freeman

Prepared for kickoff: Jaguars to obtain opening kick

Trevor Lawrence and the offense are on the sphere in Houston. Observe alongside for updates. –Clayton Freeman

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Doug Pederson: Confidence stays ‘excessive’ regardless of disappointing begin

For Jaguars coach Doug Pederson, the solutions won’t be specified by entrance of him or the group, however he would not see the group shedding confidence even after a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Payments on Monday evening. This is why. –Demetrius Harvey

Trevor Lawrence’s struggles defined: Jacksonville Jaguars QB would not name it ‘urgent’

ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky’s opinion is that the former first total decide is “urgent,” trying to make an enormous play when it isn’t there somewhat than settling in on extra routine performs. –Demetrius Harvey

Jacksonville Jaguars questions: Doug Pederson’s scorching seat and Trevor Lawrence’s poor play

The place to start? The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t taking part in good soccer proper now. At 0-3, the group has one other problem forward of it towards the Houston Texans, the subsequent alternative to get within the win column. This is a have a look at the important thing questions.–Demetrius Harvey

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans workers predictions: Do we predict the primary win is coming Sunday?

If the Jacksonville Jaguars might come up with Tommy Lee Jones’ “neurolyzer” from the film “Males in Black,” they’d use it to erase the world’s reminiscence of what occurred on Monday Evening Soccer final week. Do any of our specialists imagine the Jaguars can lastly rebound and get a win, or will they be left for useless at 0-4? –Tim Walters

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans Week 4 inactives: Devin Lloyd, Joe Mixon dominated out

The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) entered this week’s matchup towards the Houston Texans (2-1) in dangerous form after struggling a number of accidents on each side of the soccer. –Demetrius Harvey

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans nationwide predictions: Trevor Lawrence desperately wants win

Houston continues to be in first place within the division, whereas the Jaguars are certainly one of three winless groups getting into Week 4. Can Jacksonville get off the schneid? This is what the nationwide specialists suppose.–Kirkland Crawford

Jaguars can get proper again in AFC South race by incomes first win of season towards Texans

Final week, the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) mentioned they wanted to dam out the noise. This week’s mantra within the ramp-up to play the Houston Texans (2-1) on the street? Sufficient speak; simply go play. –Demetrius Harvey

LB Foye Oluokun on Jaguars’ reserve/injured listing, will miss 4 video games

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun had by no means missed a begin for the group in 39 video games and had performed in 100 of 101 video games in his seven NFL seasons. He’s now going to overlook the subsequent 4. –Garry Smits

Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville writes youngsters’s e book about his gameday exploits

Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville is many issues: entertainer, acrobat, daredevil and the group’s greatest cat. Add creator to his skills. –-Garry Smits

Shad Khan should act shortly when deciding Doug Pederson’s destiny with Jaguars | Commentary

It could possibly’t hold occurring. The Jacksonville Jaguars are at a real crossroads, not simply with their season but in addition with the franchise’s route for years to return. Nobody would have batted a watch in case you had mentioned earlier than the yr that the Jaguars can be 0-3 to begin after taking part in three groups that made the playoffs a season in the past. The problem is how the group misplaced. –-Demetrius Harvey

What time is Jaguars vs Texans sport?

Date: Sunday, September 29
Time: 1 p.m. ET
The place: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)

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Who’s saying the Jaguars vs Texans sport?

Play-by-play: Andrew Catalon
Analyst: Tiki Barber, Jason McCourty

Jaguars vs Texans predictions

Each the Jaguars and Texans are coming off losses towards surging opponents final week. Which one will cease the skid Sunday? Try the complete pregame predictions from the Instances-Union workers and from the USA TODAY Community’s nationwide specialists.

Demetrius Harvey, Florida Instances-Union: We would as properly begin itemizing the opposing group first these days. The Jaguars are simply not ready to deserve the advantage of the doubt. The problems offensively really feel robust to recover from towards Texans protection. Houston may very well be down two wideouts, so they will not rating as a lot. I am going to give Ryan Nielsen’s unit some grace even after one of many worst performances in group historical past. Texans 24-14.

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: Jacksonville seems to be misplaced proper now. Trevor Lawrence’s mechanics are out of types, the offensive line isn’t doing him any favors and the protection simply bought torched by the Payments. Houston needs to be on the lookout for an enormous bounce-back; I might see this one getting ugly. Texans 27-13.

Jaguars vs. Texans betting odds

Sport strains and odds from BetMGM as of Sunday:

Unfold: Texans (-6)
Over/below: 44.5
Moneyline: Jaguars +220, Texans -275

Jaguars vs Texans harm report

Tight finish Evan Engram stays out of motion, whereas the Jaguars even have a number of new additions to their listing of accidents. See the complete harm report right here.

Jaguars vs. Texans climate

Hurricane Helene packed a punch throughout the Southeast this week, however it should not have an effect on the Jaguars-Texans sport, which might be performed indoors.

Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 schedule

September 8: at Miami (L 20-17)
September 15: vs. Cleveland (L 18-13)
September 23: at Buffalo (L 47-10)
September 29: at Houston, 1 p.m.
October 6: vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
October 13: at Chicago, 9:30 a.m. in London
October 20: vs. New England, 9:30 a.m. in London
October 27: vs. Inexperienced Bay, 1 p.m.
November 3: at Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m.
November 10: vs. Minnesota, 1 p.m.
November 17: at Detroit, 1 p.m.
November 24: Bye
December 1: vs. Houston, 1 p.m.
December 8: at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
December 15: vs. NY Jets, 1 p.m.
December 22: at Las Vegas, 4:25 p.m.
December 29: vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m.
TBA: at Indianapolis
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