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Jaguars vs. Texans: Inactive lists

Find Jacksonville and Houston’s inactive lists for Week 13 below.

Jaguars inactives

QB C.J. Beathard (emergency third quarterback)
RB D’Ernest Johnson
OL Javon Foster
DT Esezo Otomewo
DT Jordan Jefferson
LB Yasir Abdullah

Analysis: Only linebacker Yasir Abdullah was ruled out on Jacksonville’s Friday injury report, making the Jaguars’ other inactive healthy scratches.

Deemed questionable on Friday, starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence will officially return to play for the Jaguars this week after missing their last two games with a left, non-throwing shoulder injury, which he suffered against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9.

The Jaguars notably made rotational running back D’Ernest Johnson inactive, after activating rookie running back Keilan Robinson from their injured reserve last week.

Texans inactives

WR Xavier Hutchinson
WR Steven Sims
OG Nick Broeker
DE Jerry Hughes
DT Folorunso Fatukasi
LB Jamal Hill
S Jalen Pitre

Analysis: The Texans ruled starting defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi and safety Jalen Pitre out of Week 13 due to injury on Friday. Backup wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson will miss the game after being labeled questionable on Houston’s final injury report.

Etienne, Bigsby ‘real healthy’ as Jaguars look to spark run game

One of Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson’s takeaways from assessing the 2-9 Jaguars during their bye week was that the team needs to get its rushing attack going again.

The Jaguars averaged the second-most yards per rushing attempt, 5.7, in the NFL through Week 4. Their 126.3 rushing yards per game stood at a respectable No. 13.

But starting running back Travis Etienne Jr. suffered a shoulder injury in Week 4, and eventually dealt with a hamstring injury that limited his usage through Week 9.

Etienne’s rushing counterpart, Tank Bigsby, appeared on Jacksonville’s injury report with a hurt ankle in Week 9. He aggravated the injury in Week 10 and did not play in Week 11.

Both Etienne and Bigsby are beyond their injuries following Jacksonville’s bye week, Pederson said Friday, offering the head coach encouragement as he attempts to reignite the Jaguars’ ground game.

“Both guys are real healthy, which is great,” Pederson said Friday.

“There was some — the inconsistency of one guy up and one guy banged up and then kind of flipped and just getting that continuity in that room. But it’s good to have both guys where they are right now. It does give us a lift health-wise in that room and obviously can give us a boost in the run game.”

As a result of Etienne and Bigsby’s limitations, at least in part, the Jaguars now rank No. 11 and No. 25 in the above categories, respectively. They have averaged 4.5 yards per run and 101.6 rushing yards per game through 11 games.

However, Pederson believes it will take more than a healthy running back room to spark Jacksonville’s rushing offense. He pointed to the Jaguars’ need for better blocking at every position and for their quarterback, likely Trevor Lawrence this week, to audible the unit into potentially advantageous run plays.

“That’s something that we have to do better as an offense. We have to run the ball better,” Pederson said Wednesday.

“It’s not just the running backs, it’s all 11 [players], right? It’s the quarterback putting us in the right run if we have run checks. It’s obviously the offensive line, the tight ends, and we know the running backs. So that’s an area that we’ve got to improve, but having two healthy running backs right now definitely helps that.”

Jacksonville will face an average Houston rushing defense on Sunday. The Texans allow 110.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks No. 11 in the NFL, and 4.4 yards per carry, ranking No. 20.

Who could step up in place of Jaguars WR Gabe Davis?

The Jaguars are now without two starting wide receivers for the rest of the 2024 season.

After losing slot receiver Christian Kirk to a collarbone injury in Week 8, Jacksonville placed outside pass-catcher Gabe Davis on its injured reserve during its Week 12 bye with a reported meniscus tear.

Davis, who signed a three-year, $39 million free-agent contract with Jacksonville in March, finished the campaign with 20 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson on Friday identified potential candidates to replace Davis in Jacksonville’s offense moving forward, including Parker Washington, Devin Duvernay and Tim Jones among active roster members and Elijah Cooks, Joshua Cephus and Austin Trammell from the team’s practice squad.

Washington, in particular, could see his usage increase further. He has averaged nearly 35 offensive snaps per game since Week 8, largely due to Kirk’s absence, after logging almost 15 per game over the first seven matchups of the season.

“Yeah, Parker takes a big step forward, obviously. It’s a big role for him,” Pederson said.

“Devin Duvernay increased his role, but we’ve got Elijah Cooks, Joshua Cephus, Austin Trammell’s been elevated [from the practice squad] a couple of times. Any of those guys can step up. Tim Jones can obviously increase his role a little bit more offensively. But really Parker’s the guy that kind of steps into that role.”

Washington has 10 receptions for 118 yards this season, his second with the Jaguars since Jacksonville selected him at No. 185 overall in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft. He caught 16 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie.

Washington has also returned six points for 24 yards on average this year, including a 96-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots in Week 7.

Pederson expressed confidence in Washington’s development with the Jaguars this season and his ability to step into the starting lineup based on his previous experience doing so.

“I’ve seen a lot. His growth, maturity, understanding what we are asking of him, what he can do within the system. He and [Jaguars quarterback] Trevor [Lawrence] being on the same page. Just the growth. The growth that he’s made.” Pederson explained.

“This’ll be a great opportunity, much like the end of last season where he stepped up big in Christian’s absence, he’s got to do it again. That’s part of being a backup. He doesn’t — and I can understand this — think of himself as a backup, which is great. I can understand that, but now he gets an opportunity to be the guy. So, a lot of confidence in him and a lot of trust in him.”

Duvernay, Jones and Trammell have combined for five receptions and 69 yards this season. Cooks caught three passes for 38 yards as a rookie in 2023 but has yet to log a statistic this season. Cephus, an undrafted rookie, has yet to appear in a game with Jacksonville.

Jaguars vs. Texans: Doug Pederson expects QB Trevor Lawrence to play

Jacksonville starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to return from a non-throwing shoulder injury and play in Week 13 against the Houston Texans, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson revealed on Friday.

Lawrence missed Jacksonville’s last two games after suffering an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder against Philadelphia in Week 9. He returned to practice in a limited fashion this week after not participating in Week 11 and following the Jaguars’ Week 12 bye.

“Yeah, I mean he’s had a good week. He’s obviously done some really good things this week,” Pederson said Friday. “I would say as of right now, yes, he will play. You know, we’ll get through today, Friday, Saturday, but he’s had a good week.”

Pederson suggested he would not drastically alter Jacksonville’s offensive gameplan should Lawrence play against Houston. However, he will be mindful of putting his quarterback in situations where he could take on contact.

“I mean, you don’t want your quarterback to get hit anyway. But yeah, I mean, you’ve just got to be conscious of moving around or too many designed runs or anything like that,” explained Pederson.

“But if he’s cleared to pay, we go play. Can’t worry about getting hit or taking a shot or anything like that.”

Lawrence has completed 168-of-274 (61.3%) passes for 2,004 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in nine starts with the Jaguars this season.

Jacksonville vs. Houston is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, at EverBank Stadium.

Doug Pederson encouraged by Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence’s recovery

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson is encouraged by the progress Jacksonville starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made in recovery from a left, non-throwing shoulder injury suffered in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Lawrence — who missed Jacksonville’s last two games after getting hurt against Philadelphia, even though he finished that contest — returned to practice with the Jaguars on Monday and is slated to continue working on Wednesday.

Pederson did not solidify Lawrence’s status for Jacksonville’s Week 13 home matchup with the Houston Texans one way or another. But the quarterback appears to be trending toward a return to play this Sunday.

“It’s encouraging,” Pederson said Wednesday. “You know, we’ll get through today, obviously. I’m not going to commit, but it was a good start to the week and so we’ll see how he handles much more of a workload today.”

Lawrence reportedly suffered a “significant” AC joint sprain in his left shoulder against the Eagles.

Lawrence has completed 168-of-274 (61.3%) passes for 2,004 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in nine starts with the Jaguars this season.

Pederson hinted Lawrence should receive the majority of first-team quarterback reps during Jacksonville’s Wednesday practice. However, Pederson intends to continue deploying backup quarterback Mac Jones with the group to prepare for a potential third-consecutive start.

Jones completed 31-of-51 passes for 249 yards with three interceptions and a fumble in place of Lawrence against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 and the Detroit Lions in Week 11.

“It probably wouldn’t be 50-50. But still, Mac will get opportunities to take first-team reps, just to keep him fresh and keep him engaged,” Pederson said. “But [I] would love to see Trevor get the bulk of the work when the ones are out there today.”

Jacksonville vs. Houston is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, at EverBank Stadium.

Doug Pederson believes one Jaguar won’t practice Monday

The Jaguars appear to be inching closer to full health across their active roster.

Following Jacksonville’s Week 12 bye, head coach Doug Pederson believes only one player will not practice with the Jaguars on Monday, backup linebacker and special teamer Yasir Abdullah, who missed Week 11 against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury.

“Probably Yasir is the only one still that’s out. But everybody else should practice,” Pederson said on Monday.

Abdullah has logged 17 total tackles this season.

In addition to Abdullah, who was a late scratch, three players listed on Jacksonville’s 12-active-player injury report from Week 11 did not play: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder), running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) and rookie defensive tackle Maason Smith (ankle).

Smith was a limited practice participant throughout Week 11; Lawrence and Bigsby were sidelined daily.

Pederson noted Lawrence, who has missed Jacksonville’s last two games, will be monitored in practice throughout the week before the Jaguars determine his status for Week 13.

Jacksonville will practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday ahead of its Sunday, Week 13 home matchup with the Houston Texans, an altered schedule with Thanksgiving on Thursday.

Doug Pederson updates QB Trevor Lawrence following Jaguars’ bye

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to return to practice Monday following Jacksonville’s Week 12 bye after missing the team’s last two games with a left shoulder injury, head coach Doug Pederson revealed.

Lawrence did not practice in Week 11 and was ruled out of Jacksonville’s last Sunday matchup with the Detroit Lions that Wednesday. He was a limited practice participant daily in Week 10 but ultimately did not play against the Minnesota Vikings.

“Trevor is going to practice today and then we’ll see where it’s at from there,” Pederson said Monday. “It’ll just be a toleration thing with him.”

Pederson added that the Jaguars would monitor Lawrence’s status over their next two practices — Monday and Wednesday, on an altered schedule this week with Thanksgiving on Thursday — before determining his availability for Jacksonville’s Week 13 matchup with the Houston Texans.

“Well, we’ll find out today. We’ll see where Trevor is at today. Then he’s got tomorrow off, come in and get treatment. And you know, [we will] see where he’s at on Wednesday, how he feels,” Pederson explained.

“He’s feeling better today, so that’s positive.”

Lawrence has completed 168-of-274 (61.3%) passes for 2,004 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in nine starts this season. He has also rushed for three touchdowns.

Mac Jones completed 31-of-51 passes for 249 yards with three interceptions and a fumble in place of Lawrence at quarterback for the Jaguars in their last two games, losses to the Vikings and Lions.

Jaguars move WR Gabe Davis to, RB Keilan Robinson from IR

Jaguars move WR Gabe Davis to, RB Keilan Robinsion from IR

The Jaguars moved starting wide receiver Gabe Davis to and rookie running back Keilan Robinson from their injured reserve on Tuesday, ending the former’s season and beginning the latter’s.

Davis was ruled out for the season with a reported meniscus tear, suffered in Jacksonville’s Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions, by Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson on Monday.

“He is going to miss the rest of the season. It is confirmed, this morning,” Pederson said. “Gosh, I hate it for him. He’s battled through some injuries this season but he was in good spirits today when I saw him. But he’ll miss the remainder of the year.”

Davis finished his first season with the Jaguars having caught 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. He signed a three-year, $39 million free-agent contract with Jacksonville in March after posting 163 receptions for 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns over four years with Buffalo to begin his NFL career.

Robinson, Jacksonville’s No. 167 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft, has yet to play a down with the Jaguars after missing the preseason with a toe injury and being placed on injured reserve in August.

Over four seasons of college playing time, his first with Alabama and final three with Texas, Robinson rushed 116 times for 796 yards and eight touchdowns, caught 35 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns, averaged 23.5 yards per kickoff return and scored two special teams touchdowns.

Doug Pederson confirms Jaguars WR Gabe Davis is out for the season

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson confirmed on Monday that starting wide receiver Gabe Davis suffered a season-ending knee injury in Jacksonville’s 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 11.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday morning that Davis is believed to have suffered a meniscus tear against the Lions on Sunday. The extent of the tear had yet to be determined, although Rapoport indicated such knowledge would be gleaned when Davis undergoes surgery.

Davis nursed a knee injury throughout the offseason, his first with Jacksonville after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills, which lingered into the campaign. It paired with Davis hurting his shoulder in the Jaguars’ Week 3 loss to his former team.

Davis, who signed a three-year, $39 million free-agent contract with Jacksonville in March, has caught 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns with the Jaguars. He has logged 163 receptions for 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns in his career.

Jacksonville has now lost two starting receivers to a season-ending injury this year. Slot receiver Christian Kirk went down with a broken collarbone in the Jaguars’ Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Report: Jaguars WR Gabe Davis believed to have suffered meniscus tear

Jaguars starting wide receiver Gabe Davis is believed to have suffered a meniscus tear in Jacksonville’s 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 11, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday.

Davis is expected to undergo surgery to treat the injury, per Rapoport, although it is currently unclear if a partial or full repair will be necessary. The former would leave the door open for Davis to return to play this season; the latter would likely end his campaign.

Davis signed a three-year, $39 million free-agent contract with the Jaguars this offseason after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills.

He has played through nagging knee and shoulder injuries in his first season with the Jaguars, having missed only one game but exited multiple through Week 11.

Davis has logged 20 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns with Jacksonville, bringing his career totals to 163 catches for 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns.