Texans vs Jaguars Clash at Wembley Stadium
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans are squaring off at Wembley Stadium in London for a key AFC South contest. Traveling supporters have brought intense energy overseas as the two division rivals meet for the second time in the quarter-century-long history of their rivalry on this exact international stage.
AFC South Standings and Team Backgrounds
Entering the matchup, the division foes sit at opposite ends of the standings, with Jacksonville holding a 4-1 record and Houston standing at 1-4. The Texans made a major move ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., reuniting the former first-round selection with his college quarterback, C.J. Stroud. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has confirmed that the newly acquired wideout will see action against the Jaguars.
Key Matchup Factors
Jacksonville enters the international fixture carrying momentum from a victory last week at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jaguars boast an NFL-best run defense, allowing just 63.8 rushing yards per game this season, which presents a stiff challenge for a Houston ground attack that is missing running back David Montgomery due to a groin injury. Meanwhile, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the offensive line look to hold up against Houston's pass rush after enduring heavy pressure and a knee injury to starting left tackle Anton Harrison in their previous outing.
Sources: NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, ABC13 Houston.
