Texans at Jaguars
Houston Texans 41, Jacksonville Jaguars 28 · War Room
Final Score
Texans 41 4 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Jaguars 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJayden Daniels 352 yds passingJames Cook III 45 yds rushingPuka Nacua 100 yds receivingMykel Williams 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 389 · 235Passing yards 342 · 190Rushing yards 47 · 45Completions 23/36 · 10/22Yards per carry 4.3 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6h ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 41-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess, making a strong statement on the road against a division rival.
Jayden Daniels was the star of the game, throwing for 352 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Texans' high-octane offense. James Cook III added a balanced ground game with 45 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua of the Jaguars put forth a notable performance with 100 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston’s explosive attack.
The Texans' defense played a critical role in the outcome, highlighted by Mykel Williams, who registered four sacks, putting constant pressure on the Jaguars' quarterback. Ronnie Hickman’s two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide in favor of Houston. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter, when Hickman picked off a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly into the Texans' hands.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 23/36 | 64% | 352 | 3 | 1 | 112.2 |
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 10/22 | 45% | 247 | 3 | 4 | 86.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Calvin AustinWR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 71 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 99 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashod BatemanWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 38 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 78 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason PinnockSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||
| Kamren KinchensSS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cory Trice JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff OkudahCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron ThomasREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 2/2 | 5 | 54 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |