Texans at Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Houston Texans 17 · NBS
Final Score
Texans 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Jaguars 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPC.J. Stroud 260 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 132 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 80 yds receivingTravon Walker 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 266 · 284Passing yards 224 · 127Rushing yards 42 · 157Completions 16/23 · 8/14Yards per carry 3.5 · 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago
In a thrilling Wildcard matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Houston Texans 24-17, securing their place in the playoff hunt. With both teams vying for survival in the postseason, the Jaguars managed to hold off a late-game push by the Texans to emerge victorious.
C.J. Stroud had a solid outing for the Texans, throwing for 260 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball under pressure. However, it was Bhayshul Tuten who stole the show for Jacksonville, racking up 132 rushing yards and consistently breaking tackles to keep the chains moving. Brian Thomas Jr. contributed with 80 receiving yards, providing Stroud with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Jaguars made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Travon Walker's two sacks were pivotal in stalling Houston's drives, while Jourdan Lewis's interception late in the second half proved to be the game-changing moment. With the Texans threatening to score, Lewis's pick allowed Jacksonville to regain control, ultimately sealing their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 16/23 | 70% | 260 | 2 | 1 | 118.0 |
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 8/14 | 57% | 136 | 2 | 2 | 90.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cliff JohnsonHB | 10 | 21 | 2.1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 19 | 132 | 6.9 | 43 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Marlin KleinTE | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 51 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cliff JohnsonHB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 36 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 11 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Alton HallCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.R. McLeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruke OrhorhoroDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen HuskeyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 42 |
| Jaguars | |||
| Cam LittleK | 1/1 | 3 | 68 |