Jacksonville
Jaguars
7-6
35
FINAL
0
Houston
Texans
4-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Houston Texans with a decisive 35-0 victory in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Jaguars showcased their strength, solidifying their position as a contender while leaving the Texans reeling from a shutout.
David Garrard led the charge for Jacksonville, throwing for 128 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his accuracy and poise in the pocket. Derrick Henry was a force on the ground, racking up 99 rushing yards, while DeVonta Smith provided a reliable target with 74 receiving yards. The Jaguars' offense was efficient and relentless, leaving the Texans' defense scrambling throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jaguars were equally impressive, with Paulson Adebo snatching two interceptions that stifled any potential scoring opportunities for the Texans. Jalyx Hunt contributed with a sack, further pressuring the Houston offense. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Adebo's first interception set up a quick touchdown drive for Jacksonville, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor and sealing the Texans' fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Garrard | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 128 | 4 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 14 | 6 | 43% | 58 | 0 | 5 | 15.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 21 | 99 | 4.7 | 49 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Garrard | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 24 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PAUL POSLUSZI | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JOHNATHAN JOSEPH | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Womack III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

