Houston
Texans
4-12
20
FINAL
38
Jacksonville
Jaguars
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Houston Texans 38-20, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams fighting for momentum, the Jaguars delivered a strong performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Trevor Lawrence was the star of the day for Jacksonville, throwing for 2 touchdowns and guiding his team with precision. Bhayshul Tuten led the ground attack with 96 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Texans' defense on their heels. C.J. Stroud put up a valiant effort for Houston, accumulating 266 passing yards and connecting with Tank Dell for 81 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jaguars' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Jaguars made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Marcus Banks led the team with 7 total tackles, while Josh Hines-Allen contributed with a pivotal sack. Antonio Johnson's interception marked a key turning point, halting a Texans drive and allowing the Jaguars to capitalize, ultimately sealing the victory and ensuring a strong finish to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 44 | 29 | 66% | 266 | 0 | 1 | 72.7 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 179 | 2 | 0 | 111.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 96 | 8.0 | 40 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 12 | 83 | 6.9 | 31 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deonte Bibbs | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 10 | 8 | 0.8 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Womack III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 |

