Jaguars Aim to Halt Texans’ Winless Streak in AFC South Clash

The Jacksonville Jaguars face a critical AFC South divisional game against the Houston Texans, who are 0-2 this season, with the Jaguars aiming to maintain playoff contention and capitalize on Houston's early struggles. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen emphasized the need for a sharp and disciplined offense to counter the Texans' aggressive pass rush led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, while the Jaguars' offensive line has historically limited Houston's edge rushers effectively. Key matchups include Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who has had success against Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., an All-Pro player expected to shadow Thomas closely. Both teams are coping with injuries that could impact their strategies, including the absence of key Texans receivers Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios, and Jaguars secondary adjustments due to Jarrian Jones’ absence. The game represents a pivotal moment for both teams, with the Jaguars favored to win and looking to exorcise past divisional disappointments by learning from recent mistakes.