The Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for their first victory of the 2024 season as they head into a challenging matchup against the Houston Texans, who currently lead the AFC South. After suffering a significant loss to the Buffalo Bills, which marked one of the worst defeats in franchise history, the Jaguars are now 0-3 for the season. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence struggled again, recording just 178 passing yards in the 47-10 defeat.
Despite their current slump, the Jaguars have had recent success against the Texans, winning their last two meetings, including a close 24-21 win last season, overcoming a strong performance from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Following their defeat to the Texans, the Jaguars faced a wave of questions regarding the team’s direction, particularly surrounding head coach Doug Pederson’s future. Pederson expressed confidence in his play-calling and dismissed concerns about his job security after the team’s ninth loss in ten games, dating back to the previous season.
Jaguars linebacker Josh Hines-Allen was evaluated for a concussion during the recent game against the Texans, adding to an already lengthy injury list for the team. Despite the struggles, Jacksonville’s defense showed signs of improvement during the second half of the match, which could play a crucial role as they prepare to face Houston again.
In a nail-biting finish, the Jaguars fell 24-20 to the Texans after a last-minute touchdown from former Jaguar Dare Ogunbowale. The Jaguars had earlier taken the lead but couldn’t hold on as the game slipped away in the final moments.
As the Jaguars prepare for their upcoming games, they face mounting pressure to turn their season around, with key injuries and performance issues on the line. The upcoming matches represent a critical juncture for the team as they aim to revive their campaign and reestablish themselves within the division.