Houston Texans Fall to Jacksonville Jaguars, Three-Game Winning Streak Ends

The Houston Texans will face the Jacksonville Jaguars, and a win would give them control of the AFC South.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans host the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium. The Week 12 contest will play a significant role in playoff implications, with the AFC South division lead on the line. 

The Jaguars lead the division with a 7-3 record, while the Texans are one game behind at 6-4. Houston is one of the hottest teams in the league after winning three consecutive games, its longest winning streak since 2019.

“For us, It’s the next game for us," coach DeMeco Ryans said. "It means our guys have done a really good job and they’ve put the work in. They’ve put the work in to earn the right to be in this position. I’m proud of our guys for putting themselves in this position and now just have to go out and play clean football. Play our style of football on Sunday and be the best team within those three and a half hours.”

The Texans have won 10 of the last 11 match-ups against Jacksonville. Their most recent meeting led to a 37-17 win for the Texans. The game marked the start of an impressive rookie season for quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has thrown for 2,962 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Texans' C.J. Stroud (7) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris :: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA TODAY NETWORK

WHAT: Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3, 4-0 Road) at Houston Texans (6-4, 4-1 Home)

WHERE: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX (71,995)

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, 12 p.m. CT

TELEVISION: CBS / FuboTV (try it free)

RADIO: Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) | 100.3 The Bull

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SPREAD: Texans +1.5

TOTAL: 47.5

MONEYLINE: Jags -125, Texans +100 

Live game updates will appear here after kickoff.

1st Quarter:

The Texans received the ball first. On the first pay of the game, Stroud connected with wide receiver Tank Dell for 16 yards. Punt

Punt

The Jaguars converted a pair of third downs to keep their first series alive. They recorded 65 yards in a dozen plays. Kicker Brandon McManus connected on a 40-yard field goal to give Jacksonville their first lead of the game.

Jaguars 3, Texans 0

Devin Singletary rushed for a gain of six yards, but a holding call on Shaq Mason pushed the Texans back to 1st-and-15. Three and out.

Punt

Three and out for the Jaguars.

Punt

End of 1st:

2nd Quarter:

Outside of a first down run from running back Dameon Pierce, it was another inefficient drive for the Texans. Stroud did connect with Dell for 64 yards, but a holding penalty killed the play.

Punt

The Jaguars had a chance to record the first touchdown of the game following a one-yard run by quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars were able to capitalize on a drive, where they recorded 68 yards in six plays.

Jaguars 10, Texans 0

The Texans put together their most impressive drive of the first half, which led to the team's first down. Stroud was able to find Dell in the end zone for a seven-yard gain.

Jaguars 10, Texans 7

The Jaguars were able to record 45 yards in eight plays. Jacksonville got into the Texans' red zone but was unable to score the touchdown. The Jaguars nailed a 48-yard field goal.

Jaguars 13, Texans 7

The Texans recorded 44 yards in 10 plays. Unfortunately, the drive ended in a questionable non-catch ruling following Stroud's pass attempt to Dell. Matt Ammendola finished the drive by missing a 50-yard field goal.

Missed Field Goal

Lawrence connected with wide receiver Christian Kirk for a 57-yard gain. With one second left in the second quarter, Desmond King was able to get a huge stop at the goal line on Travis Etienne Jr.

Halftime

3rd Quarter:

The Jaguars started to gain some momentum to open the third quarter. They had notched 36 yards in six plays. But on 2nd-and-1, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. recorded his second interception of the season. 

Turnover

The Texans were able to capitalize on Stingley's takeaway during their latest drive. Houston was able to record 46 yards in seven plays. Stroud gave the Texans their first lead of the game following a one-yard rushing touchdown.

Texans 14, Jaguars 13

The Jaguars answered the Texans with a 75-yard scoring drive that ended with Lawrence finding Calvin Ridley for a one-yard touchdown.

Jaguars 21, Texans 14

Three-and-out for the Texans.

Punt

End of 3rd

4th Quarter

The Jaguars had an up-and-down drive. But most importantly, it was a scoring series that took up six minutes. McManus extended Jacksonville's lead to 10 following a 53-yard field goal attempt.

Jaguars 24, Texans 14

The Texans with 21 yards in five plays.

Punt

Three-and-out for the Jaguars. McManus missed a 53-yard field goal. 

Missed field goal

The Texans were able to receive new life following their latest offensive drive. Houston recorded 55 yards in five plays, which ended with Stroud finding wide receiver Nico Collins for a 17-yard touchdown.

Jaguars 24, Texans 21

29 yards in five plays for the Jaguars. 

Punt

The Texans came close to sending the game into overtime. They recorded 50 yards in 11 plays. But the series ended with Ammendola missing a 58-yard field goal. 

End of game