Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: Odds, Expert Picks, and Viewing Information—Texans Expected to Hand Jaguars Another Loss.
The Houston Texans are touchdown favorites against the Jacksonville Jaguars, reflecting the Jaguars’ disappointing start to the season. Under head coach Doug Pederson, the team appears to be struggling. After two consecutive 9-8 seasons and a playoff appearance, the Jaguars have been ineffective offensively, ranking 30th in points and 27th in yards.
Player injuries will play a role in the potential scoring for this matchup. Wide receiver Tank Dell had a standout performance against the Jaguars last season, racking up 145 yards and a touchdown, but he is not expected to play. Additionally, Houston running back Joe Mixon is dealing with an injury after missing last week’s game, creating a significant gap in the Texans’ offense. If he is able to play, Mixon has a strong history against the Jaguars, scoring two touchdowns last season while with the Bengals.
On the Jaguars’ side, a key question is about Trevor Lawrence. The No. 1 overall pick from 2021 has now started 53 regular season games. Even when excluding his rough rookie season, marked by poor support and coaching turmoil, his record stands at 17-19 with a mediocre completion percentage of 65%. Initially seen as a franchise savior due to his talent and charisma, Lawrence has so far failed to meet those expectations.
Currently, Jacksonville is 0-3, having scored just 40 points across three games. The Jaguars need Lawrence to step up and fulfill the promise they believed he had.
