Official Texans vs. Jags Game Thread, 12/30/2018

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

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Every AFC team has weaknesses but the Texans seem to lack a killer instinct. That's what I fear is their playoff destiny. It's like they still think Osweiler or Hoyer is under center. No doubt Watson has confidence but do the Texans believe in him?

I put a lot of that on OB. He's the one calling the shots. There have been 16, 17 and 19 point wins this year but most of the time, it is the Texans doing just enough to get by.... On the positive side, the Texans haven't really been "owned" by anyone this year - so far. Maybe the New England game; it was not as close as the score indicated.

I want to see more Vyncint Smith - he can be used as a Fuller-lite. More of the young TE's. I want to see what Buddy Howell can do at RB. When the running game isn't working, nothing like a short West Coast passing game to keep the chains moving but I just haven't seen much of that from the Texans this year....

[Keith]

With Lamar Miller back, D'Onta Foreman listed among the inactives today. Also, Johnathan Joseph listed inactive, which is kind of a bummer... but then again, ain't nobody scared of the Jaguars passing offense. Coutee predictably inactive, too.

[Keith]

Mike Tyson block in the back on Chark leads to a fumbled punt return by DeAndre Carter, 12:03 remaining in the 1st quarter. Ball at Texans' 9.

[Arky]

Texans hold the Jags to a FG after the terrible interference call that was recovered by the Jags. A guy has to have room to fair catch the ball - just not right.

Jags 3, Texans 0

10:08 left in the 1st qtr.

[Arky]

Texans put a drive together and get denied at the goal line. Settle for the FG. Fairbairn good from 23.

Texans 3, Jags 3

5:20 left in the 1st qtr.

[Arky]

Jags cough up the Texan punt and the Texans recover. Pass interference on newcomer WR Steven Mitchell, Jr. sets up Texans at the Jag 10. 2nd and goal at the Jax 5 coming up as the 1st qtr ends.

Next play, Watson keeps for the 5 yard TD.

Texans 10, Jags 3

14:56 left in the half.

[Keith]

Steven Mitchell Jr. is the injury replacement for Demaryius Thomas. Did a great job drawing a DPI call on the Texans TD drive. Reportedly ran a 4.44 forty at his pro day. Combined with Vyncint Smith, some speed options to go opposite Hopkins.

[Arky]

Miller punches it in from 8 yards for the TD.

Texans 17, Jags 3

3:01 left in the half.

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Texans defense looks pissed off (good).

Watson running/keeping more than normal....

[Keith]

Texans defense stout again, Jaguars settle for 25-yard field goal.

Jaguars 3
Texans 0
10:08 1st quarter