The upcoming NFL matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans is set to take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT with CBS airing the game. According to BetMGM NFL Odds, the Texans are favored by 7 points.
The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) will be looking to secure their first win of the season, coming off a tough 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills last week. On the offensive side, the Jaguars are ranked 27th overall, with rookie QB Trevor Lawrence leading the team. The Jaguars defense, however, is also struggling, currently ranked 26th overall.
In comparison, the Houston Texans (2-1) are coming off a 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Texans offense is ranked 11th overall, led by QB C.J. Stroud, who will be looking to bounce back after throwing his first two interceptions of the season last week. On the defensive side, the Texans are strong, ranked 4th overall in the league.
One player to watch for the Jaguars is DE Josh Hines-Allen, who needs to make a bigger impact on opposing quarterbacks after a slow start to the season. On the Texans side, QB C.J. Stroud will be a key player to watch as he aims to continue his success against the Jaguars after strong performances last season.
In terms of key injuries, LB Foye Oluokun will miss his first game in four seasons for the Jaguars, while TE Evan Engram hopes to return after missing the last two games. The Texans could be without RB Joe Mixon and RB Dameon Pierce due to injuries.
Overall, the series record favors the Texans, who lead 29-15, but the Jaguars have won two of the past three meetings. WR Brian Thomas of the Jaguars and WR Stefon Diggs of the Texans will be players to watch for their respective teams.
For fantasy football enthusiasts, Houston WR Nico Collins is a top pick, leading the NFL with 338 receiving yards so far this season. Collins has been consistent with at least 85 yards in each of the first three games.
Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams as they battle it out on the field this Sunday.