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Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 1, 2024

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Dec 1, 2024 3:11 PM
The Houston Texans, looking to snap a slump that's seen them drop three of their last four games, face off against the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec 1st at 1:00 PM at EverBank Stadium. The Texans will aim to capitalize on the Jaguars' woeful 2-9 record, particularly their 2-3 home record, to get back on track before their bye week.
Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Current Odds

HOU
JAX
Over
43.5
+114
Under
38.5
+100
HOU
-3.5
+550
JAX
+8.5
+100
HOU
ML
-850
JAX
ML
+1400

Texans vs Jaguars statistics

Stat Texans Jaguars
Points Per Game 23.8 18.9
Total Yards 361.8 309.0
Yards Passing 247.3 207.4
Yards Rushing 114.6 101.6
Points Allowed Per Game 22.3 28.7
Yards Allowed 326.8 425.6
Pass Yards Allowed 216.0 290.2
Rush Yards Allowed 110.8 135.5

Jacksonville Jaguars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/17/24 @ Detroit Lions L 52-6
11/10/24 vs Minnesota Vikings L 12-7
11/3/24 @ Philadelphia Eagles L 28-23
10/27/24 vs Green Bay Packers L 30-27
10/20/24 vs New England Patriots W 32-16

Houston Texans recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/24/24 vs Tennessee Titans L 32-27
11/18/24 @ Dallas Cowboys W 34-10
11/10/24 vs Detroit Lions L 26-23
10/31/24 @ New York Jets L 21-13
10/27/24 vs Indianapolis Colts W 23-20

Jacksonville Jaguars injuries

  • Yasir Abdullah (LB): Out
  • Trevor Lawrence (QB): Questionable
  • Gabe Davis (WR): Injured Reserve
  • Cooper Hodges (OT): Injured Reserve
  • Christian Kirk (WR): Injured Reserve

Houston Texans injuries

  • Jalen Pitre (S): Out
  • Folorunso Fatukasi (DT): Out
  • Xavier Hutchinson (WR): Questionable
  • Teagan Quitoriano (TE): Injured Reserve
  • Ka'dar Hollman (CB): Injured Reserve

Texans vs Jaguars game info

Type Info
Venue EverBank Stadium
Location Jacksonville, FL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 62°
Chance of Rain 0%

Texans vs Jaguars predictions

As the Houston Texans gear up for their clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars, it's a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on some key players who could really make a difference. C.J. Stroud's arm has been sensational, and given his season stats, we can expect him to throw for around 260 yards and maybe bag a couple of touchdowns. Joe Mixon, with his consistent rushing, is definitely someone to watch - projecting him to rack up close to 85 yards on the ground seems about right. And let's not forget Nico Collins in the passing game; if the chemistry is right on the day, he could easily pull in around 85 receiving yards.

Swinging over to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence is someone who can't be ignored. The young quarterback has a knack for big plays, and it wouldn't surprise me if he clocks in over 220 passing yards and a touchdown. Tank Bigsby, carrying the load on the ground, might just edge close to 40 rushing yards if the Texans' defense doesn't tighten up. Additionally, Brian Thomas could be pivotal in the receiving game, potentially amassing around 50 yards if the Texans' secondary isn't up to snuff.

With both teams gearing up for an intense matchup, prediction time is always tricky. However, considering the overall momentum and recent performances, the Houston Texans seem to have the edge. They've shown a bit more consistency, and with players like Stroud and Mixon likely to make significant impacts, they could very well carry the day. Of course, in the NFL, any given Sunday can surprise you, but the Texans might just walk away with a win here if they play to their strengths.

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