The Houston Texans will do anything for a win, including firing Bill O’Brien after starting the season 0-4.
Houston invites the Jacksonville Jaguars to NRG Stadium to open up their AFC South schedule. If the Texans are able to go 5-1 or better in the division, it could help them put together a record that qualifies for the playoffs. But it all starts with beating the Jaguars Sunday.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson leads the NFL with 16 sacks. The Jaguars have produced just four sacks through the first four games, but they do have a formidable pass rush with defensive end Josh Allen and linebacker Myles Jack that the Texans cannot discount.
Jacksonville is enjoying undrafted free agent running back James Robinson’s contributions as the feature back. The former Illinois State product has been a welcome surprise after the club released former 2017 first-round running back Leonard Fournette. With a 1-3 record, the Jaguars’ lone win was a quality one as they beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. The Colts have gone on to post a 3-1 record through the first quarter of the season. Jacksonville can beat good teams, and the problem is Houston hasn’t shown they are a good team after the first four games.
If the Texans aren’t able to get a win against the Jaguars and fall to 0-5, the only winners will be the Miami Dolphins as they own Houston’s first and second-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft.
To get ready for the Week 5 action here is important game day information so you can catch the game. Follow the @TheTexansWire and @therealmarklane. Also let our friends at FuboTV help you watch the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans — Sunday, Oct. 11 at 12:00 p.m. CT
TV channel: CBS (Andrew Catalon & James Lofton)
Radio: Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM & 100.3 FM), Mega 101 (KLOL-FM) (Marc Vandermeer & Andre Ware)
Location: NRG Stadium
Forecast: Sunny, 85 degrees, 8 mph wind (indoors)
Referee: Bill Vinovich
Odds: Texans -5.5