Can the Jaguars bury their divisional rival Texans in a historically insurmountable 0-3 hole? Or will they give them their first win of the 2025 NFL season?
are entering a crucial Week 3 clash, one that's much more important than the typical third game of a regular season. For one, they're taking on a divisional rival in the Houston Texans. This clash presents the Jaguars with an opportunity to move to 2-1 and make some significant headway in the AFC South standings while effectively burying the Texans' chances at the postseason this year with a 0-3 start to the campaign.
Jacksonville has shown a lot of promise with new head coach Liam Coen at the helm, splitting the first two games of his tenure. This matchup with Houston is a key opportunity for the Jaguars to get back on track after a tough loss in Week 2, continue to build momentum, and prove that they're legitimate playoff threats this year. They're slightly favored coming into the game, but that's likely just a nod to their home-field advantage as well as Houston's 0-2 record so far.for Jacksonville by any means. They haven't beaten the Texans at EverBank Stadium since 2017. It'll take a lot to get their second home win of the season. From left, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter as cornerback Jeff Okudah looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesNot only is this Week 3 clash a crucial divisional showdown, but it also offers quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars a chance at revenge against Azeez Al-Shaair and the Houston Texans. Last year, in the second bout between the two teams of the 2024 season, Al-Shaair laid a late hit on the Jaguars quarterback. That play concussed Lawrence and knocked him out for the remainder of the season. It also drew an ejection for Al-Shaair, followed by a three-game suspension. The Texans' linebacker. T-Law and the Jaguars will have to find their retribution on the field, with a critical divisional victory that could effectively terminate Houston's playoff hopes. If I had a nickel for every time Jake Browning had a legacy game against the Jaguars, I’d have two nickels.Jacksonville is 1-1 so far on the season, but they should be 2-0. They fumbled a key opportunity to pull off a road upset against the Cincinnati Bengals, with star quarterback Joe Burrow exiting the game after just three series due to a turf toe injury. However, a plethora of self-inflicted wounds from the Jaguars spelled their demise against backup Jake Browning for the second time in three years. That was a brutal loss for Jacksonville, one that severely deflated the confidence and optimism around this team. Getting a marquee home win against a divisional rival would go a long way toward regaining that goodwill. Be sure to keep up with our live game thread for all key plays and scoring updates for Jaguars versus Texans Week 3.Please let us know your thoughts on the Jaguars' chances against the Texans when you like our Facebook page,Andy Quach is a journalism graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University with extensive experience covering the NFL, NBA, and college sports. He is the assistant beat writer for the Jacksonville Jaguars Om SI, and also serves as the fantasy sports and betting reporter for four NFL teams.
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