Who would believe the Jaguars as a potential play off team a year ago? The Jags now face the Texans on the road, hoping to improve on a 4-1 recent record. Lawrence has the Jags' offense working very well, with a passer rating of over 100 in 5 of 7 games. Last week was not one of them, but he still played a smart effective game with no picks, against a very tough Jets pass defense. While we have seen more of a pass-first offense lately, the Jags, with Etienne and Robinson (and Lawrence chipping in), could go back to running the ball on Sunday. Houston's rush defense is a mere shadow of their pass defense, and is 32nd in the league in rush yards allowed. Lawrence has been protected well this season but will face some pressure from the Texans, who have had 4 sacks on average over their last three games. The pass defense is the Texans' best (some would say only) asset, but Lawrence maneuvered around an even better one last week.

The Jags' defense has shown improvement in most categories lately and should not be underestimated. They've cut down on yards-allowed, are tough against the run and even their weak spot, pass yards-allowed, is improved. They're averaging 3 sacks a game in their L3, and face an average Texans O-line this week.

Houston's offense is among the league's bottom feeders in almost every category. While they have nothing to play for, they shouldn't be taken lightly. The Jags are a legitimate potential playoff team, and will play like it on Sunday. Take Jacksonville to win and cover on the road.