Jacksonville
Jaguars
6-0
45
FINAL
17
Houston
Texans
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars cruised to a decisive 45-17 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning with an emphatic performance. With the stakes high for both teams, the Jaguars demonstrated their offensive prowess and defensive resilience, leaving the Texans struggling to keep pace throughout the game.
Trevor Lawrence was a standout for Jacksonville, throwing for 331 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to spread the ball effectively downfield. Fred Taylor complemented the passing attack with a strong ground game, racking up 104 rushing yards. The Jaguars' offensive unit dominated, consistently finding ways to exploit the Texans' defense.
Defensively, the Jaguars made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Antonio Johnson recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Texans' quarterback, while Erick Hunter's two interceptions proved pivotal in thwarting potential scoring drives. The game's turning point came in the second quarter, when Hunter's first interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing Jacksonville to pull away and maintain control for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 331 | 4 | 0 | 142.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 19 | 48% | 257 | 2 | 3 | 53.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Taylor | HB | 11 | 104 | 9.5 | 13 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 8 | 149 | 18.6 | 61 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 52 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 28 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Fred Taylor | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Stone | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.J. Watt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 29 |

