Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans Recap: Jacksonville Wins 24-21 in Week 12 Thriller

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a 24-21 win over the Houston Texans, solidifying their lead in the AFC South with an 8-3 record.

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a crucial victory in a close battle for AFC South supremacy, defeating the Houston Texans 24-21 in Week 12. This win propelled the Jaguars to an 8-3 record, putting them two games ahead of the Texans with seven weeks remaining in the regular season. Additionally, the Jaguars are just one win away from guaranteeing the tiebreaker over any other team in the division.

The game saw the Jaguars take an early 10-0 lead, only for the momentum to shift dramatically in favor of the Texans towards the end of the first half and the beginning of the second. However, the Jaguars responded by scoring 11 consecutive points, regaining a double-digit lead. Despite the Texans narrowing the gap with a late touchdown, the Jaguars' defense held firm, forcing the Texans to attempt a 58-yard field goal, which ultimately fell short.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence played a standout game, accumulating 364 passing yards, a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown, and a 90.2 passer rating. However, Lawrence's performance was even more impressive than his statistics suggest, with a dropped pass by Calvin Ridley and a missed pass interference call affecting the outcome.

The Jaguars' defense managed to pressure the Texans' quarterback, but struggled to contain the elusive rookie. Despite this, the Jaguars' offense and defense ultimately outperformed the Texans, converting seven of 13 third downs, punting only twice, and out-gaining Houston by nearly 100 yards.

With this crucial victory secured, the Jaguars are now set to face three consecutive AFC North opponents, starting with a Monday Night Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13. This game marks the Jaguars' first Monday night appearance since the 2011 season.

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