Matchup: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Venue: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Broadcast: Fox
Odds/Line: Jaguars (+3.5)
Over/Under Total: 44
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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This Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) will face off against the Houston Texans (7-5) at EverBank Stadium. The Texans are favored by 3.5 points according to Bovada sports, with an over/under total set at 44.0.
Entering the matchup with a record of 7-5, the Houston Texans recently played against the Tennessee Titans, suffering a close defeat with a score of 32-27. Joe Mixon led the Texans’ rushing attack with 14 attempts totaling 22 yards (averaging 1.6 yards per carry). Wide receiver Nico Collins made a significant impact with 92 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 18.4 yards per catch. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 20 of 33 passes for 247 yards and threw 2 touchdowns, though he had a passer rating of 78.7 along with 2 interceptions. Defensively, the Texans allowed 132 rushing yards on 33 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per attempt. They conceded 18 completions on 25 attempts through the air, totaling 237 yards with a 72.0% completion rate. In total, the Texans ran 50 plays, accumulating 260 yards, with their rushing game resulting in 40 yards from 17 carries (averaging 2.4 yards each).
This season, the Houston Texans have compiled 4,032 total offensive yards and achieved 149 first downs. However, they have also faced 92 penalties amounting to 754 yards. In terms of scoring, Houston has recorded 14 touchdown passes and 13 rushing touchdowns. The team’s offense has turned the ball over 14 times (9 interceptions and 5 fumbles) and ranks 20th in the NFL with an average of 114.6 rushing yards per game. The Texans have been averaging 23.8 points per game this season.
On defense, the Texans have allowed 2,308 passing yards, placing them 12th in the league. They give up an average of 192.3 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 56.2%. In total, they have surrendered 24 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns, contributing to an average of 303.1 yards permitted per game, ranking them 5th in the NFL. Opponents have been running for an average of 4.4 yards per carry and 110.8 rushing yards per game against the Texans. In overall defense, they stand at 15th in the league, allowing 22.3 points per game with 1,329 rushing yards given up over 12 games.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars come into this matchup with a disappointing 2-9 record for the season. In their most recent outing, they faced a heavy defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions, ending with a score of 52-6. Running back Travis Etienne had 12 carries for 27 yards, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry. Wide receiver Brian Thomas led the Jaguars in receiving, catching 5 passes for 82 yards (averaging 16.4 yards per catch). Quarterback Mac Jones logged 138 passing yards with a 17/29 completion rate, finishing with a quarterback rating of 56.4 and one interception. Jacksonville’s rushing defense struggled, allowing 196 yards on 43 attempts (4.6 yards per rush). The secondary allowed a staggering 81.8% completion rate, yielding 449 yards on 27 completions out of 33 attempts. The Jaguars managed only 170 total yards on offense from 46 plays, averaging 3.7 yards per play, with a meager 2.4 yards per rush on 17 carries for a total of 41 yards.
In terms of scoring, the Jaguars are currently ranked 25th in the league, averaging 18.9 points per game. They have amassed a total of 2,081 yards passing this season, leading their average to 189.2 passing yards per game, putting them at 27th in the league. Their rushing game averages 101.6 yards per game, totaling 1,118 yards for the year. Overall, Jacksonville’s offense ranks 30th with an average of 290.8 yards per game and has incurred 445 yards in penalties over 63 infractions, ranking them 26th in the league in this aspect.
The Jaguars’ defense has allowed 23 passing touchdowns and 278.3 yards per game, placing them 31st league-wide. They have surrendered 1,490 rushing yards this season, averaging 135.5 yards per game with 14 touchdowns allowed on the ground. Jacksonville’s defense has forced 8 turnovers (3 fumbles and 5 interceptions) throughout the season and has been on the field for 740 plays, ranking them 29th in the league. They allow an average of 28.7 points per game, placing them 30th among all NFL teams.
Free Prediction: Take the Texans (-3.5)
