The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to be getting their grove back.
Entering Sunday, the Jaguars had a one-game lead over the Houston Texans in the AFC South race.
The two teams met on Sunday in a game that could end up deciding the fate of the division.
It was a highly contested battle that came down to the final play, but the Jaguars were able to survive and win, 24-21.
Jacksonville now holds a two-game lead over the Texans in the division race.
Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk understood what was at stake on Sunday.
According to SiriusXM NFL Radio, Kirk said, “This was a must-win for us and we prepared like that all week.”
.@Jaguars Wide Receiver Christian Kirk on the win over Houston and being in 1st place in the AFC South…#Jaguars | #DUUUVAL | @CKirk pic.twitter.com/V5dpvHHJtK
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) November 27, 2023
The Jaguars now find themselves in the driver’s seat to win the division for the second straight year.
Houston has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this year.
They have a record of 6-5 and have improved from their three-win season last year.
Houston selecting C.J. Stroud second overall seems like a franchise-changing pick.
Stroud is a legitimate NFL MVP candidate and he is well on pace to break the rookie passing record.
The Jaguars realize they have a formidable foe in Houston, which is why this game was so important.
Both teams seem destined to make the AFC playoffs, but the Jaguars are in the driver’s seat for the division.
It looks like the Jaguars and Texans will have many great matchups for years to come.
Both teams having great young QBs will make the AFC South battle very exciting.
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