The Jaguars find themselves in a major hole after starting the season 0-3. They face a must-win game against the Texans to avoid dropping three games out of first place in the AFC South. Houston will be tough for them to topple on the road.
Trevor Lawrence: Big Contract, Small Results
Over the NFL offseason, former 1st-overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed a five-year extension with the Jaguars worth $275 million. The massive deal made Lawrence one of the highest paid players in the league, despite a subpar start to his career. Jacksonville is betting on Lawrence’s upside, but the clock is ticking on the soon-to-be 25-year-old QB. He needs a better showing against Houston to get back on track and prove his worth.
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Texans Terrifying Terrible Teams in AFC South
Houston fell to 2-1 last week following a brutal 34-7 loss to Minnesota. Despite their defeat, the Texans remain well set up to win the AFC South division and make the playoffs. The Jaguars and Titans have been terrible and now sit at 0-3, while the Colts remain subpar at 1-2. While Houston should have no problem winning their division, competing with the likes of the Chiefs and Bills is another story. They need the run game to get going this week.
Houston Primed to Defend Homefield
AFC South games have been notoriously unpredictable over the last few seasons, but the Texans should be a pretty safe bet here. Both teams are likely to bounce back on offense to some degree, but the elevated QB play of C.J. Stroud will provide Houston with a key advantage. They’re also deeper on defense, which will test the Jaguars quite a bit. We expect the Texans to win this one at home by a score of 27-16.
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