The Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves in a challenging position as they head into their upcoming game against the Houston Texans with a record of 0-3 in the 2024 season. Coming off a significant loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Jaguars are looking for their first victory after suffering one of the worst defeats in franchise history, marked by a 47-10 score.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence struggled once again, completing 178 yards during the game. Although the Jaguars have enjoyed recent success against the Texans, including a 24-21 win last year, they will need to overcome their current slump as they confront Houston, which leads the AFC South despite its recent loss to the Vikings.
In the aftermath of their defeat, head coach Doug Pederson defended his team and stated he is not concerned about playcalling or his future with the organization, despite criticism following their poor performances. Jaguars fans are feeling the pressure, with conversations about Pederson’s job security coming to the forefront as the team continues to falter.
Injuries are also taking a toll on the Jaguars, with key players like linebacker Foye Oluokun ruled out for several games, further complicating their effort to turn the season around. As they prepare for their matchup, the Jaguars will need to find a way to regain their confidence and halt their losing streak against a Texans team that is eager to maintain its lead in the division.
With kickoff scheduled for Sunday, September 29th, at 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, all eyes will be on whether Jacksonville can finally secure its first win of the season or if they will continue to struggle.