Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Texans need a win in the worst way tomorrow against the Jaguars but they don’t match up well with them at all. The Texans would be smart to come out passing against the Jaguars to try to get a quick lead on them and take them out of their running game on offense. That will be easier said than done as the Texans have already allowed 8 sacks this season and Matt Schaub has thrown 5 interceptions this season. Schaub will have to be careful when throwing the ball to WR Andre Johnson who will likely be covered all game long by Rashean Mathis. With that in mind look for him to keep the passing game short and for him to use TE Owen Daniels and Kevin Walter a lot. Rookie RB Steve Slaton will also get a lot of touches for the Texans and that’s a good thing for the Texans against a Jags’ defense that is allowing 108.7 yards rushing and 4.2 yards per carry this season.
The Jaguars have to be foaming at the mouth watching game film of the Texans’ run defense which is allowing 168.5 yards rushing per game and 4.6 yards per carry this season. With that in mind look for the Texans to have to deal with a heavy dose of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew. Look for QB David Garrard to also have his best game of the season as he should be efficient throwing the ball against mostly single coverage as the Texans will go all out to stop the Jags’ running game.
PREDICTION: JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 27, HOUSTON TEXANS 13


