Texans at Jaguars
Houston Texans 47, Jacksonville Jaguars 36 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Texans 47 6 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Jaguars 36 5 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPBaker Mayfield 347 yds passingJeremiyah Love 120 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 207 yds receivingBudda Baker 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 467 · 415Passing yards 347 · 156Rushing yards 120 · 259Completions 17/22 · 10/22Yards per carry 8.0 · 7.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Houston Texans kicked off the 2027 season with a commanding 47-36 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Texans who ultimately prevailed in this high-scoring affair.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Houston, throwing for an impressive 347 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the field. Meanwhile, Jeremiyah Love added a strong ground game with 120 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. was the standout receiver, racking up 207 yards and contributing significantly to the Texans' success.
Defensively, the Texans stepped up when it mattered, with Jalon Walker recording two sacks to keep the Jaguars' offense in check. The turning point came late in the first half when Houston's defense forced a crucial stop, allowing Mayfield and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. Though Budda Baker of the Jaguars snagged an interception, it wasn't enough to halt the Texans' momentum as they cruised to victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 17/22 | 77% | 347 | 4 | 1 | 139.2 |
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Mike PorterQB | 10/22 | 45% | 170 | 1 | 0 | 87.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 120 | 8.0 | 25 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 17 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 18 | 86 | 4.8 | 34 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike PorterQB | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 6 | 207 | 34.5 | 123 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 48 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 15 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack HollidaySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaguars | |||||
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrell BurgessFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Spencer ShraderP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 3 | 50 |
| Jaguars | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |