Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Live In-Game Updates

A win against the Jaguars will give the Houston Texans three victories against their AFC South contemporaries.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have not had much success this season. They have two wins, and each came against their rivals from the AFC South following A Christmas Eve 19-14 victory against the Tennessee Titans.

The Texans are 2-1-1 against the AFC South, and Lovie Smith is hoping Houston can finish the year with a winnable record within their division. They have a chance to live up to Smith's desire Sunday afternoon against the 7-8 Jacksonville Jaguars.

"We have a three-game season in our division," Smith said. "The best we can do this year is to have the best record against division opponents.’ That was our goal and Tennessee was the first one that was up. So based on what all we’ve gone through to be able to finish up against your division." 

The 2019 season marked the last time the Texans finished with a winning record against their division. They went 4-2 against their divisional opponents, which included a sweep against the Jaguars.

The Texans recorded a 13-6 victory over Jacksonville on Oct. 9 at TIAA Bank Field.

WHAT: Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8) at Houston Texans (2-12-1)

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

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, 12 p.m. CT

TELEVISION: CBS / FuboTV (try it free)

RADIO: SPORTS RADIO 610 | 100.3 THE BULL | MEGA 101

1st Quarter:

The Texans received the ball first. Running back Dare Ogunbowale recorded Houston's first down after rushing for 10 yards on two carries. Houston got the ball to their 45-yard line but failed to convert a first down on 4th-and-1. Turnover on down.

Change of Possession 

Second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence connected with wide receiver Christian Kirk for a 13-yard gain. Lawrence would later connect with wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. for 14 yards. On 2nd-and-goal, running back JaMycal Hasty scored the Jaguars' first touchdown of the day with a five-yard run. 

Jaguars 7, Texans 0

Change of Possession 

Three and out for the Texans.

Change of Possession

On their next possession, the Jaguars recorded 37 yards in five plays. Jacksonville's running back Travis Etienne Jr. accounted for 44 yards on the ground. Punt.

Change of Possession

Another three-and-out for the Texans. Punt

Change of Possession

End of 1st:

2nd Quarter:

The Jaguars could not get anything going on their latest possession. Jacksonville recorded 17 yards in five plays. Punt.

Change of Possession

The Texans began the possession with quarterback Davis Mills finding wide receiver Phillip Dorsett for seven yards. But Mills had two more incompletions that led to another three and out. Punt.

Change of Possession

On the first play of the Jaguars' next drive, Etienne rushed up the middle for a 62-yard touchdown. Jacksonville's drive only took nine seconds. 

Jaguars 14, Texans 0

The Texans' latest drive ended with Mills fumbling the ball on their own 18-yard line. Jaguars' defensive back Tevaughn Campbell recovered the ball and scored Jacksonville's third touchdown of the game.

Jaguars 21, Texans 0

Another three-and-out for the Texans. Punt

Change of Possession

The Texans put together their best defensive drive of the first half, as Desmond King recorded an interception thrown by Lawrence. 

Change of Possession

The Texans' offense failed to convert on King's interception. Turnover on down.

Change of Possession

Three and out for the Jaguars. Punt.

Change of Possession

The Texans recorded just their fourth first down of the game following Mills' nine-yard pass to tight end Jordan Akins. Houston finished the possession with 16 yards in six plays. Punt

Change of Possession

Lawrence connected with Etienne for a 30-yard gain. The Jaguars appeared to be on the verge of another scoring drive until Texans' defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo sacked Lawrence to kill the momentum.

End of 2nd

Halftime

3rd Quarter: 

The Texans began the second half by giving up another touchdown drive to the Jaguars. It took Jacksonville 39 yards in six plays to extend their lead to 28 points. 

Jaguars 28, Texans 0

Change of Possession

The Texans finally scored their first points of the day. Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn connected on a 58-yard field goal. Mills helped Houston keep their latest drive alive by rushing for 24 yards on two carries.

Jaguars 28, Texans 3

Change of Possession

With the Jaguars up by 25 points, C.J. Beathard replaced Lawrence under center. Beathard led the Jaguars on a 58-yard drive that ended with rookie defensive back Jalen Pitre recording the second interception of the game. 

Change of Possession 

End of 3rd:

4th Quarter:

The Texans' latest drive lasted 11 plays for 39 yards. Turnover on down.

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for the Jaguars. Punt

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for the Texans. Punt

Change of Possession

The Jaguars ended the drive with a 53-yard field goal. 

Jaguars 30, Texans 3

Change of Possession

The Texans ended their next drive with 28 yards on seven plays. Turnover on down.

Change of Possession

Three-and-out for the Jaguars.

Change of Possession

The Texans ended the game after recording 64 yards in seven plays. On the last play of the game, Mills connected with tight end Jordan Akins for a 29-yard gain. 

End of Game 

Jaguars 30, Texans 3

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