Texans vs. Jaguars: NFL Week 6 London Game Preview

Two arch-rivals from the AFC South—the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars—are set to face off at the historic Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom. Although the two teams currently find themselves at opposite ends of the spectrum this season, there is no shortage of excitement surrounding this London game.

Match Details:

• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
• Time: Sunday, 9:30 AM (Eastern Time)
• Live Broadcast: NFL Network and NFL+
• Team Status and Recent Context:

Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1): Riding a wave of great form, the Jaguars—who secured a dramatic victory against Philadelphia at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last week—are eager to maintain their dominance at Wembley. They possess extensive experience playing on English soil. 

Houston Texans (1-4): Despite a slow start to the season, a win is essential for the Texans if they are to remain in the playoff race. The team has implemented significant changes with the goal of staging a turnaround.

Three Key Talking Points:

1. Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Texans Debut:
Ahead of the recent trade deadline, the Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.—a former first-round pick—from the Arizona Cardinals. All eyes will be on the impact he can make while reuniting on the field with his former college quarterback, C.J. Stroud. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has confirmed that Harrison will see action in this game.

2. Jaguars' Stout Defense vs. Texans' Run Game:
The Jaguars boast one of the league's best run defenses this season, allowing opponents an average of only 63.8 rushing yards per game. Conversely, Houston’s ground attack has been struggling, averaging just 79 yards per game. With David Montgomery sidelined due to injury, it will fall to Woody Marks to spearhead the effort to break through this formidable defensive wall.

3. Trevor Lawrence vs. Texans' Pass Rush:
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence faced significant pressure against the Eagles last week. In this matchup, he will once again contend with a fearsome pass-rushing duo in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Anderson is in excellent form this season, having already recorded 7.5 sacks. It remains to be seen how Lawrence will handle the challenge posed by the Texans' defense.