HOUSTON, Texas – The Jacksonville Jaguars celebrated a hard-fought, high-pressure victory in November, delivering a performance that resembled the intensity of postseason football.
For the Jaguars, the win couldn’t have been sweeter.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence showcased his skills by scoring a touchdown and assisting with another as the Jaguars battled back and forth with the Houston Texans. Ultimately, they clinched a crucial 24-21 AFC South win at NRG Stadium on Sunday.
“This victory on the road was a significant achievement for us,” expressed Head Coach Doug Pederson. Lawrence added, “It was a pivotal division match.”
The Jaguars’ triumph was secured with Texans kicker Matt Ammendola’s 58-yard field goal bouncing off the crossbar with just :29 remaining, marking the team’s seventh win in eight games.
Recalling the tense moment, Lawrence admitted, “It was quite stressful watching Ammendola’s kick.”
“We did a fantastic job finding a way to win,” Lawrence remarked. “It was a tough game, and we anticipated it being a four-quarter battle. These types of games are crucial because they simulate the end-of-year challenges. We face everyone’s best week after week.”
“You have to be able to win those games even though it’s not pretty. It takes a lot of perseverance to go finish those games.”
Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus demonstrated his accuracy with successful field goals of 40, 48, and 53 yards.
The win propelled the defending AFC South champion Jaguars (8-3) to a two-game lead over Houston (6-5) in the division, following the Texans’ 37-17 victory in Jacksonville in Week 3.
Pederson described it as “a great win for our team.” He emphasized, “Our guys battled for 60 minutes. We knew it was going to be a tough football game—a really hard-fought, resilient performance from our players.”
“Our guys have learned how to learn how to finish. I’m really proud of our guys for the way they hung in there today.”
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