JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a massive upset in Week 3, defeating the defending 2K Online Franchise Super Bowl Champion Houston Texans. The Texans, coached by Sean Nguyen, entered the game undefeated, while the Jaguars carried a 1-1 record. After being swept by Houston in the regular season last year, Jacksonville delivered a statement victory on their home turf.
Game Recap
In a game that showcased Jacksonville’s determination and offensive explosiveness, Trevor Lawrence led the way for the Jaguars with a dominant performance. Jacksonville’s offense executed with precision, utilizing big plays in the passing game to break through the Texans’ defense. On the other side, Houston struggled to maintain momentum despite solid contributions from key players like C.J. Stroud and Stefon Diggs.
Jacksonville’s defensive unit stepped up with critical stops and forced turnovers to keep Houston’s offense in check. The Texans managed to stay competitive, but untimely mistakes and defensive breakdowns ultimately sealed their fate. The Jaguars’ well-rounded effort, both offensively and defensively, allowed them to secure this surprising and hard-fought victory.
Key Stats
For the Texans, C.J. Stroud completed 23 of 34 passes for 294 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Top receiver Stefon Diggs hauled in 7 receptions for 140 yards, including a 60-yard catch and one touchdown. Joe Mixon contributed 37 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards, while Sheldon James added a rushing touchdown.
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 346 yards and four touchdowns. Evan Engram led the Jaguars’ receiving corps with 136 yards on 6 catches. Brian Thomas Jr added 106 yards and a touchdown, while Devin Duvernay and Christian Kirk also found the end zone.
Injuries
The Jaguars reported no injuries after the game. However, the Texans suffered two injuries. Left outside linebacker Henry To’oTo’o sustained a dislocated elbow and will miss four weeks, while tight end Cade Stover will be out for three weeks with an abdominal tear.
Up Next
The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) will remain at home in Week 4 as they host the visiting Baltimore Ravens. The Houston Texans (2-1) will look to rebound as they return home to face the Seattle Seahawks.
TEAM STATS |
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|
Offensive Yards Gained |
357 | 424 |
Total Yards Gained |
586 | 506 |
Penalties |
3 | 2 |
Penalty yards |
21 | 10 |
Total first downs |
21 | 20 |
3rd down efficiency |
2 - 6 , 33.3% | 12 - 16 , 75.0% |
4th down effiency |
0 - 1 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
2 point conversion |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
Trips to red zone |
4 | 6 |
Red zone touchdowns |
3 | 4 |
Red zone field goals |
0 | 1 |
Red zone efficiency |
75.0% | 83.3% |
Defensive sacks |
1 | 0 |
Defensive Interceptions |
0 | 1 |
Defensive forced fumbles |
0 | 0 |
Defensive F.F. recovered |
0 | 0 |
Stats
Passing
Houston Texans
Player |
qbr |
com/att |
pct |
yds |
lng |
td |
int |
sck |
C.Stroud | 101.8 | 23 / 34 | 67.6 | 294 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Rushing
Houston Texans
Player |
att |
yds |
lng |
td |
avg |
big |
yac |
J.Mixon | 8 | 37 | 16 | 0 | 4.6 | 0 | 19 | C.Stroud | 2 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 3 | S.James | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2.7 | 0 | 2 | T.Dell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
Houston Texans
Player |
rec |
yds |
avg |
td |
yac |
lng |
drop |
S.Diggs | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 1 | 50 | 60 | 0 | J.Mixon | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 0 | S.James | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 26 | 17 | 0 | T.Dell | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 1 | N.Collins | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 | D.Schultz | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | C.Stover | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
Houston Texans
Player |
tckl |
sck |
pdef |
int |
int yds |
td |
ff |
ffr |
C.Harris | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | J.Pitre | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | W.Anderson Jr | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | E.Forbes Jr | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A.Al-Shaair | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | C.Bullock | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | T.Settle Jr | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Woodard | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P.Adebo | 4 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Stingley Jr | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | H.To'oTo'o | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Houston Texans
Player |
fg |
fg pct |
lng |
xp |
xp pct |
50+ |
50+ pct |
K.Fairbairn | 0 / 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 / 3 | 100.0 | 0 / 0 | 0.0 |
Punting
Houston Texans
Player |
punts |
yds |
avg |
tb |
in20 |
lng |
blk |
T.Townsend | 3 | 144 | 36.3 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 0 |