Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans Free NFL Picks & Week 17 Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/24/2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS
NRG Stadium in Houston
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The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) will try to end their regular season on a high note when they visit the Houston Texans (8-7) on Sunday afternoon. In their first game against each other this season, the Texans came away with a 27-13 road win over the Jags.
The Jaguars were able to win their third game of the season last Thursday when they beat the Tennessee Titans 21-13 at home. Their offense didn't have a turnover in that game while their defense held Tennessee to 95 rushing yards.
So far this season, the Jaguars have the worst scoring offense in the NFL by averaging just 15.5 points per game against their opponents. Running back Denard Robinson has averaged 4.3 yards per carry this year and has 582 yards with four touchdowns. Allen Hurns has been the team's top wide receiver by catching 49 passes for 662 yards and six scores.
In their game against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, the Texans played excellent defense and came away with a 25-13 victory. They only had 190 passing yards in that win, but they also held the Ravens to just 211 total yards.
Houston has had one of the worst passing teams in the AFC this season by averaging just 207.8 yards per game through the air. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has a 95.3 passer rating this year by throwing for 2,483 yards with 17 touchdown passes and eight interceptions.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
Jacksonville Jaguars are 5-9-1 Against the Spread
Jacksonville Jaguars are 7-8-0 against the Over/Under
Houston Texans Betting Trends
Houston Texans are 9-5-1 Against the Spread
Houston Texans are 7-8-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Jacksonville Jaguars
12/21/14 DE Andre Branch Groin "?" Sunday vs. Houston
12/21/14 RB Denard Robinson Foot IR
12/21/14 LB Khairi Fortt Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Houston
12/21/14 DT Roy Miller Abdominal doubtful Sunday vs. Houston
12/21/14 RB Toby Gerhart Ribs "?" Sunday vs. Houston
12/03/14 G Austin Pasztor Hamstring IR
11/11/14 WR Allen Robinson Foot IR
11/06/14 DB Will Blackmon Finger IR
10/30/14 CB Alan Ball Bicep IR
10/20/14 LB Paul Posluszny Pectoral IR
09/23/14 CB Rashaad Reynolds Hand IR
09/23/14 WR Tandon Doss Ankle IR
09/04/14 WR Justin Blackmon Suspension IR
Houston Texans
12/22/14 G Brandon Brooks Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/22/14 T David Quessenberry Illness IR
12/22/14 TE Garrett Graham Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/22/14 OL Xavier Su'a-Filo Back "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/22/14 LB Mike Mohamed Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
12/22/14 QB Tom Savage Knee IR
12/14/14 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Leg IR
12/12/14 DE Tim Jamison Knee IR
12/04/14 LB Jadeveon Clowney Knee IR
12/04/14 LB Max Bullough Hamstring IR
11/24/14 QB Ryan Mallett Pectoral IR
09/24/14 DT Louis Nix III Wrist IR
09/04/14 WR Alan Bonner Foot IR
09/04/14 G Cody White Achilles IR
09/04/14 T Will Yeatman Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 S Lonnie Ballentine Undisclosed IR
Tony's Pick: Take Houston
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