Houston
Texans
3-2
28
FINAL
31
Jacksonville
Jaguars
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Houston Texans, claiming a 31-28 victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standings in a tightly contested division, and it was the Jaguars who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Jalen Milroe was the star of the show for Jacksonville, throwing for 247 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers in critical moments. Justin Jefferson was a standout target, racking up an impressive 158 receiving yards, while the Jaguars' offense maintained a relentless pace that kept the Texans on their heels throughout the game. Omarion Hampton led the Texans' ground attack with 77 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jaguars' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Kevin Winston Jr. was a key player for Jacksonville, recording three total tackles and snagging an interception that proved crucial in swinging momentum. The Jaguars' defense played a pivotal role, particularly during the fourth quarter when they stifled the Texans' attempts to rally back, culminating in Winston's interception that sealed the victory. The game's turning point came late in the second half when Milroe orchestrated a touchdown drive that put Jacksonville ahead, allowing them to hold on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 247 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 214 | 3 | 1 | 98.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 17 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 62 | 3.6 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 158 | 26.3 | 94 | 3 | 66 | 1 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 15 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 8 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 39 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Za'Darius Smith | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

