The Houston Texans host the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday Jan 02, where a Jags win and a Titans upset of the Colts will win the AFC South. The Jags have won three straight over the Texans. NFL oddsmakers have the Jaguars as -2.5 point road favorites over the Texans while the game's total has been posted at 49.5 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 17 Picks on the Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans Betting Odds.
The Jaguars (8-7) (3-4 V) lost to Washington 17-20 (OT), in Week 16, and will need some help to make the playoffs. QB David Garrard made 22 of 38 passes for 299 yards with one TD and two interceptions. Garrard was also their top rusher with six carries for 39 yards with a TD. WR Mike Thomas made six catches for 96 yards with a TD. Their defense had one sack and one interception. The situation might be tougher Sunday if QB David Garrard and halfback Maurice Jones-Drew don't play. Jones-Drew didn't practice Friday because of a knee injury and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins. It's the third straight day that Jones-Drew has missed practice. Garrard will be out their final game with a finger injury that requires surgery. Backup QB Tom Bouman will likely start, he has 222 yards passing with two TD’s and two interceptions. The Jaguars are ranked 14th on offense (342ypg) with a 26th ranked pass game (196ypg) and the NFL’s fourth best ranked ground game (145ypg). TE Marcedes Lewis leads the Jags offense with nine TD’s. The Jags face the Texans 29th ranked defense (380ypg), the NFL’s worst ranked pass rush (277ypg) and their ninth ranked rush defense (103ypg). The Texans give up the 30th most amount of points per-game (27.3ppg).
The Texans (5-10) (3-4 H) lost in Denver 23-24 and will not make the playoffs. QB Matt Schaub made 23 of 33 passes for 310 yards with one TD and one interception. RB Arian Foster had 19 carries for 91 yards with a TD and he made four catches for 44 yards. WR Jacoby Jones made five catches for 115 yards and Owen Daniels made eight catches for 73 yards with a TD. Their defense got one sack and one interception. The last thing the Texans need to do is win, as that might cost them the prime top-five draft pick they are in line for now. The misery spread by ending Jacksonville’s slim playoff hopes isn’t worth it. They have a chance with the Jags QB Garrard out, they just have to watch the run. The Texans offense is ranked fifth overall (379ypg) with a sixth ranked pass game (259ypg) and the NFL’s 10th best running game (119ypg). They score the 11th most points per-game (23.7ppg). Arian Foster leads the Texans offense with 15 TD’s. The Texans go up against the Jaguars 25th ranked defense (363ypg), their 26th ranked pass rush (250ypg) and their 17th ranked rush defense (113ypg). The Jags defense gives up the 26th most amount of points per-game (25.7ppg). Derek Cox has four interceptions for the Jags.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Jaguars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Houston.
- Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Jaguars are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans
When: Sun, Jan 02, 4:15 PM ET
Pick: Jaguars -2.5
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The Bottom Line: The Jags can run the ball all day against the Texans. Be sure to get your NFL Week 17 Picks on the Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans Betting Odds in early.
