PREMIUM
Houston Texans +2.5 (8*)
(NFL) Houston vs. Jacksonville,
Point Spread: 2.50 | -102.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 2.50 | -102.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Win
The Houston Texans will travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars in a battle of two teams with a 1-4 record. Neither of these teams have a lot to be positive about so far this season, but Houston's 27-20 loss to the Colts last week wasn't quite as ugly as Jacksonville's 38-31 loss to Tampa. I think the Texans will prove to be the better of the bottom feeders here this week.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Blake Bortles - The Jaguars quarterback suffered a sprain in his shoulder in the loss to the Bucs last week, but he's expected to play. We've seen Drew Brees and Andrew Luck play through a similar injury, and both struggled.
2. Brian Hoyer - He stepped in after Ryan Mallett took a big hit in the loss to the Colts last week. His impact was felt immediately, sparking the offense to score a TD just before halftime, and he finished with 321 yards and two TDs on 24-of-31 passing.
3. X-Factor - Last week the Bucs ran all over this Jacksonville defense, with Doug Martin gaining 123 yards with two TDs on just 24 carries. Look for Arian Foster to enjoy similar success here this week.
Selection: This is a play on the Houston Texans (8*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Blake Bortles - The Jaguars quarterback suffered a sprain in his shoulder in the loss to the Bucs last week, but he's expected to play. We've seen Drew Brees and Andrew Luck play through a similar injury, and both struggled.
2. Brian Hoyer - He stepped in after Ryan Mallett took a big hit in the loss to the Colts last week. His impact was felt immediately, sparking the offense to score a TD just before halftime, and he finished with 321 yards and two TDs on 24-of-31 passing.
3. X-Factor - Last week the Bucs ran all over this Jacksonville defense, with Doug Martin gaining 123 yards with two TDs on just 24 carries. Look for Arian Foster to enjoy similar success here this week.
Selection: This is a play on the Houston Texans (8*)