Texans at Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars 28, Houston Texans 24 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Texans 24 1 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Jaguars 28 2 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDarian Mensah 354 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 46 yds rushingPuka Nacua 159 yds receivingChristian Harris 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 411 · 341Passing yards 354 · 224Rushing yards 57 · 117Completions 0/0 · 24/39Yards per carry 4.4 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars held off the Houston Texans with a final score of 28-24, securing a crucial victory in their playoff push. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as they jockeyed for position in the competitive AFC South.
Darian Mensah of the Texans showcased his arm strength and playmaking ability, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target, Puka Nacua, had a standout performance as well, racking up 159 receiving yards. However, the Jaguars managed to keep their ground game effective enough, led by Bhayshul Tuten, who contributed 46 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Jaguars made key plays, with Christian Harris leading the charge by recording 1.5 sacks, which proved crucial in disrupting Mensah's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial stop by the Jaguars' defense allowed them to maintain their lead. Azeez Al-Shaair's eight tackles for the Texans kept them competitive, but ultimately, Jacksonville's defensive efforts sealed the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 24/39 | 62% | 224 | 1 | 0 | 85.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 23/38 | 61% | 354 | 2 | 0 | 108.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 13 | 43 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chris Rodriguez JrHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 4 | -9 | -2.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 7 | 159 | 22.7 | 89 | 1 | 67 | 1 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey'dez GreenTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion MillerWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tanner KoziolTE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenton StrangeTE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr.CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson IIREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahiem OatisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||
| Christian HarrisWILL | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert RegisDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton ThomasSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jarrian JonesCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon StingerFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan PowellSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach DurfeeLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 51 |
| Jaguars | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |