Jaguars Defense Leads 3-0 Start, Ending Seven-Game Texans Losing Streak

The Jacksonville Jaguars have started the 2025 NFL season with a promising 2-1 record under first-year head coach Liam Coen, showing resilience in close games that they previously struggled to win. Their defense, revamped after a poor 2024 season, has been the team's strength, producing nine takeaways in three games and contributing decisively to a 17-10 victory over the Houston Texans. Defensive leaders like Josh-Hines Allen and rookies such as Travis Hunter have played at high levels, with the defense consistently making critical plays in crunch time. Meanwhile, the offense has been inconsistent, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence showing some progress but still underperforming, especially in the recent game against Houston where offensive struggles were evident. Coen praised the team's ability to finish games despite offensive issues, highlighting key defensive plays like Antonio Johnson's game-clinching interception. This combination of opportunistic defense and gritty team effort has lifted the Jaguars above previous years' patterns of late-game collapses, signaling potential for a competitive season.