{"id":429287,"date":"2026-10-16T07:22:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429287\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T07:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:22:23","slug":"texans-vs-jaguars-prediction-odds-expert-picks-qb-matchup-injury-update-betting-trends-and-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/429287\/","title":{"rendered":"Texans vs. Jaguars prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury update, betting trends, and stats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL\u2019s London series continues Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) take on the Houston Texans (1-4) at Wembley Stadium. The Texans are coming off their first win while the Jags take the field following their most unlikely win of the season.<\/p>\n<p>A preseason favorite of many to contend for the Super Bowl, Houston finally got into the win column last week with an impressive 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. For the first time this season, the highly touted Texans dominated defensively, limiting Tennessee to just three points and 187 Total Yards. C.J. Stroud connected on passes to seven different receivers and threw for 261 yards to lead the attack on offense. Jacksonville, meanwhile, won a game they may not have deserved but were glad to have been gifted. They knocked off the Eagles, 19-17, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Philadelphia took the lead with eight seconds remaining. Jacksonville was without a timeout, but Ameer Abdullah managed to return the ensuing kickoff 53 yards in seven seconds. Cam Little then converted a 57-yard field goal as time expired to win the game for the Jags. Jacksonville has now won three straight. They lead the AFC South by two games over the Colts and three games over the Texans.<\/p>\n<p>Stroud and the Texans have moved the ball through the air (No. 4 in the NFL with 1402 yards), but only Green Bay has gained fewer yards on the ground (No. 31 with 395 yards). Couple that disparity with an issue turning yardage into points \u2013 they have scored as a team just 11 touchdowns this season \u2013 and the 1-4 start is not all that surprising. Jacksonville\u2019s fast start is based on the defensive side of the ball. The Jags allow yards but not points. They are the No. 2 scoring defense in the league allowing just 70 points through five games.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom line: Was last week\u2019s win the start of a turnaround for Houston or will Jacksonville build on the good fortune they received last week and for all intents and purposes end the Texans\u2019 hopes in the division? Recent history suggests this game will be competitive with each team claiming victory once last season. The head-to-head history has produced an average margin of just 3.3 points over the last 10 meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the numbers and see if we can\u2019t find an additional sweat or two.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NBC Sports<\/a> has all the latest info and analysis you need, including how to tune in for kickoff, odds from <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draftkings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DraftKings<\/a>, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">player news and updates<\/a>, and of course our predictions and best bets for the game from our staff of experts.<\/p>\n<p>Game Details and How to Watch: Texans vs. JaguarsDate: Sunday, October 18, 2026Time: 9:30ASite: Wembley StadiumCity: London, EnglandTV\/Streaming: NFL Network<\/p>\n<p>Follow <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rotoworld Player News<\/a> for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Game Odd: Texans vs. JaguarsThe latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings:Moneyline: Houston Texans (+120), Jacksonville Jaguars (-142)Spread: Jaguars -2.5Total: 42.5<\/p>\n<p>The Texans were favored by 1.5 points when the Spread opened. The Total has risen one point since it opened.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/plans\/all-monthly?cid=2501brndprjblrpkpdsearch17215&amp;utm_campaign=2501brndprjblr&amp;utm_source=pk_ggl&amp;utm_medium=pd_search_acq_srcpy&amp;utm_term=6481429429&amp;utm_content=188815296908_755394663273&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=6481429429&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhZDUBhBGEiwAbi5bjtmkyChuFlJBQ6HRJXtSCVNk1yuUNFIfUltXtTjJvwMGu48_wFbF2xoCZNIQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Peacock<\/a> offers one of the most comprehensive live sports streaming lineups available today, bringing together the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, Premier League, NCAA football, NCAA basketball, golf, motorsports, and major global sporting events in a single service.<\/p>\n<p>Rotoworld Bet Best BetsExpert Picks &amp; Predictions: Texans vs. Jaguars<\/p>\n<p>Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.<\/p>\n<p>Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over\/under bet for every game on the NFL calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, betting trends, and weather forecasts.<\/p>\n<p>Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Sunday\u2019s game between the Texans and the Jaguars:Moneyline: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Texans on the Moneyline.Spread: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Texans +2.5.Total: NBC Sports is staying away from a play on the Total of 42.5.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s why the Texans +2.5 is the Best Bet:<br \/>Three of the Texans four losses have been by less than a touchdown. Houston is 1-4 but owns a -2.0 point differential and a total DVOA of 10.4% (11th). Their defense ranks third in rushing yards allowed (78.4 per game) and third in yards per carry allowed (3.32), and they are facing a Jaguars\u2019 offense that ranks 31st in rushing yards (79.0 per game) and 30th in yards per carry (3.38). Jacksonville is missing starting left tackle Anton Harrison (knee), and they\u2019re facing Will Anderson Jr., who leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. The Jaguars rank 30th in passing yards allowed (288.2 per game) and 25th in yards per pass attempt allowed (8.1), and C.J. Stroud has thrown zero interceptions this season. The head-to-head history has produced an average margin of just 3.3 points over the last 10 meetings \u2014 right at the current spread. In a game between a desperate team with a real pass rush and a favorite missing its left tackle, this has all the makings of a one-score game.<\/p>\n<p>Coker returns from quad injury with WR2 upside<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Dvorchak explains why Jalen Coker\u2019s expected Week 6 return from a quad injury puts the Panthers wide receiver back in the top-24 fantasy WR conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Texans vs. Jaguars: Betting Trends and StatsThe Texans are 1-4 against the spread this seasonThe Jaguars are 3-2 against the spread this seasonHouston is 2-3 to the OVER this seasonJacksonville is 1-4 to the OVER this seasonQuarterback Matchup: Texans vs. JaguarsTexans: C.J. Stroud<br \/>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 1402 Passing Yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, 98.1 RTG, Sacked 14 timesJaguars: Trevor Lawrence<br \/>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 1174 Passing Yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 106.8 RTG, Sacked 10 timesTexans vs. Jaguars: Top PlaymakersTexansRB Woody Marks<br \/>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 43 carries for 149 Yds, 2 TDs \/ 11 receptions on 13 targets for 54 Yds, 0 TDsTE Dalton Schultz<br \/>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 24 receptions on 31 targets for 244 Yds, 0 TDsWR Nico Collins<br \/>2026 Statistics: 3GP, 19 receptions on 24 targets for 249 Yds, 3 TDsJaguarsRB Bhayshul Tuten<\/p>\n<p>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 82 carries for 349 Yds, 2 TDs \/ 9 receptions on 10 targets for 78 Yds, 0 TDs<\/p>\n<p>WR Parker Washington<br \/>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 22 receptions on 35 targets for 352 Yds, 4 TDs \/ 1 carry for 3 Yds, 0 TDsTE Brenton Strange<br \/>2026 Statistics: 5GP, 21 receptions on 26 targets for 235 Yds, 1 TDTexans vs. Jaguars: Injury UpdateTexansRB David Montgomery (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday\u2019s gameOT Trent Brown (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameDE Jadeveon Clowney (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameLB Azeez Al-Shaair (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameS Jalen Pitre (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday\u2019s gameJaguarsLT Anton Harrison (knee) has been placed on the IR and is OUT for Sunday\u2019s gameLG Emmanuel Pregnon (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameRT Cole Van Lanen (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameTE Nate Boerkircher (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameCB Jourdan Lewis (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameCB Montaric Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameS Eric Murray (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameCB Jaylon Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s gameCB Jarrian Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday\u2019s game<\/p>\n<p>Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest and tools for the NFL, including game predictions, player props, futures, and trends!<\/p>\n<p>Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NFL\u2019s London series continues Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) take on the Houston Texans (1-4) at&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":429288,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[116,118,117],"class_list":["post-429287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville-headlines","tag-jacksonville-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429287"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429287\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/429288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}