Jacksonville
Jaguars
6-7
38
FINAL
41
Houston
Texans
7-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars by a final score of 41-38, securing a vital win as the regular season approaches its final stretch. The win keeps the Texans in playoff contention, showcasing their resilience against a formidable opponent.
Justin Fields was the standout performer for the Texans, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns and leading the team’s high-octane offense. Trevor Lawrence also had a strong showing for the Jaguars, racking up 305 passing yards and keeping his team in the hunt, but it was DeVonta Smith’s explosive receiving performance with 139 yards that kept Jacksonville competitive throughout the game.
The defensive efforts played a crucial role, with Calen Bullock making a significant impact for Houston. He recorded four tackles and an interception that proved pivotal in stifling the Jaguars' momentum at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bullock's interception halted a Jacksonville drive, allowing the Texans to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 305 | 3 | 4 | 91.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 182 | 5 | 1 | 99.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 26 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 139 | 69.5 | 61 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 20 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 50 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 49 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 |

