Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
21
FINAL
52
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-21 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. With this win, the Texans set a strong tone for the year, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a division rival.
C.J. Stroud threw for three touchdowns and helped orchestrate a high-octane offense, while Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars with 284 passing yards but couldn't keep pace. Josh Jacobs was the standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 362 rushing yards, complemented by Jayden Higgins’ 121 receiving yards, as the Texans' offense kept the pressure on throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Reed Blankenship making a crucial impact by intercepting three passes, turning the tide in Houston's favor. Will Anderson Jr. added two sacks, and Eric Stokes topped the tackle chart, helping to stifle the Jaguars' attempts at a comeback. The Texans seized control after a pivotal interception by Blankenship, which led to another quick score, solidifying their dominance in this season opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 284 | 3 | 4 | 75.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 198 | 3 | 1 | 93.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 20 | 362 | 18.1 | 40 | 4 | 79 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 84 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 45 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 47 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 47 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Cameron | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |