Jacksonville
Jaguars
12-1
43
FINAL
24
Houston
Texans
12-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Houston Texans 43-24 in a decisive Week 15 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With both teams vying for postseason relevance, the Jaguars delivered a powerful performance that left the Texans in the dust.
Leading the charge for the Jaguars was Bhayshul Tuten, who rushed for an impressive 193 yards, showcasing his ability to dominate on the ground. Quarterback C.J. Stroud of the Texans also had a notable outing with 263 passing yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Jacksonville’s offensive onslaught. Nico Collins shined for Houston as well, racking up 168 receiving yards, yet their efforts fell short against a relentless Jaguars attack.
Defensively, Jacksonville's Caleb Ransaw made a significant impact by snagging an interception, which proved crucial in shifting momentum. The turning point came in the third quarter when Ransaw's pick set up a pivotal touchdown, allowing the Jaguars to pull away and maintain control of the game. Houston struggled to respond defensively, ultimately unable to contain the Jaguars’ powerful ground game, which sealed their fate in this high-stakes contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 263 | 2 | 2 | 93.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 150 | 1 | 0 | 91.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 24 | 193 | 8.0 | 36 | 4 | 67 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 168 | 28.0 | 68 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 48 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 12 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Cam Little | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 58 |

