Texans vs Jaguars predictions, graded
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars · Week 6, 2026 · Sun, Oct 18 · Final: Texans 34, Jaguars 31 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Texans vs Jaguars? Of 28 pundits with a call on record, 17 take the Jaguars and 11 take the Texans. 7 named a score; the median has the Jaguars by 4. The Texans won 34-31, so 11 of 28 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 52 out of 100.
Who the room took
28 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callTexans vs Jaguars picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedJaguars 6, Texans 2
- CBS SportsJaguars 5, Texans 2
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Texans
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
The other 7 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Texans 5, Jaguars 2.
Texans vs Jaguars score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Jaguars by 4, and the final was Texans by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Shanna McCarristonJaguars 30, Texans 13Miss · 17
- Chris SimmsJaguars 20, Texans 16Close · 48
- Jordan DajaniTexans 21, Jaguars 18Hit · 100
- Jared DubinJaguars 24, Texans 20Close · 48
- Tyler SullivanJaguars 28, Texans 24Close · 48
- Pete PriscoJaguars 24, Texans 20Close · 48
- John BreechTexans 20, Jaguars 17Hit · 100
Texans at Jaguars: how they came in
The Texans are 1-4; the Jaguars are 4-1 and have won 3 straight. It is a division game. On win totals, 20 pundits put the Texans at 10.2 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Jaguars at 10.8 wins on average.
Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-4 · 110 scored, 112 allowed
- Last games
- W 26-3 at Titans Week 5
- L 30-34 vs Cowboys Week 4
- L 17-19 at Colts Week 3
- Unit ranks
- offense 7th, defense 10th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 22 pundits · average 10.2 · 1 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 5 Texans games
- Record coming in
- 4-1 · won 3 straight · 123 scored, 70 allowed
- Last games
- W 19-17 vs Eagles Week 5
- W 22-17 at Bengals Week 4
- W 35-6 vs Patriots Week 3
- Unit ranks
- offense 3rd, defense 4th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 13-4
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.8 · 6 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 5 Jaguars games
Texans and Jaguars players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Texans
- C.J. StroudStarting QB · QB
2,251 passing yards · 16 TD, 2 INT · 64.2% completions · 100 rushing yards · 8 games · 7th in the NFL in passing yards
C.J. Stroud: “if he continues his strong play, the Texans will be forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL”
“And if the Texans do wind up being forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, they'll be due to pay for it in the form of making some big sacrifices around a talented roster.” the article →
C.J. Stroud: “if he just finishes like this, 65,000,000 a year and the highest paid quarterback”
“if the season ended today and you're doing a CJ Stroud contract, it's fucking 65,000,000 a year... But if he just finishes like this... I don't know how you don't make him the highest paid quarterback based on where he is on his contract.” the article →
- Woody MarksRB1 · RB
341 rushing yards on 95 carries · 2 TD · 15 catches for 98 · 8 games · 28th in the NFL in rushing yards
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Houston's running back room will once again be held down by Woody Marks as the leader in the backfield, paired with veterans Dare Ogunbowale and Emari Demercado as his primary backups.” the article →
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“So he's going to have this backfield to himself. He not only is going to get a vast majority of the carries while David Montgomery is out” the article →
- Nico CollinsWR1 · WR
28 catches for 384 yards · 4 TD · 6 games · 42nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nico Collins is going to remain WR1 as he has for the past three seasons.” the article →
“he played well in Week 1 but wasn't as good on Sunday without Nico Collins, who is expected to miss this Sunday's game against the also-winless Colts (Week 3)” the article →
- Dalton SchultzTE1 · TE
35 catches for 364 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 47th in the NFL in receiving yards
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Schultz a midrange TE2 for fantasy. (listed among late-round tight ends experts love to target)” the article →
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season with Jayden Higgons lost for the season to a torn ACL.” the article →
- Will Anderson Jr.Sack leader · DE
9.5 sacks · 18 solo tackles · 8 games · 1st in the NFL in sacks
Will Anderson Jr. to stay with Houston Texans
“DE Will Anderson, Texans ... Even if the Texans were considering dealing Anderson (they aren't), his no-trade clause would make that difficult.” the article →
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Defensive Player of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Will Anderson Jr., edge, Texans” the article →
- Kamari LassiterTackle leader · CB
1 sack · 32 solo tackles · 8 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Kamari Lassiter to record 1 interceptions
“Kamari Lassiter Comes Alive With 1st INT of Season ... And who better than Kamari Lassiter to capitalize on that opportunity” the article →
Jaguars
- Trevor LawrenceStarting QB · QB
1,932 passing yards · 18 TD, 4 INT · 65.2% completions · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in passing yards
Trevor Lawrence to stay with Jacksonville Jaguars
“QB Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))
“There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).” the article →
- Bhayshul TutenRB1 · RB
521 rushing yards on 122 carries · 7 TD · 15 catches for 181 · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in rushing yards
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. has no stand-alone value. The Jacksonville backfield belongs to Bhayshul Tuten.” the article →
Bhayshul Tuten to finish top 22 at his position, by fantasy points
“Facial Twoton my RB twenty two in my rankings, and I think he's gonna have a fantastic season.” the article →
- Parker WashingtonWR1 · WR
29 catches for 493 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in receiving yards
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR35, 83rd overall)
“FantasyPros’ Real Time ADP currently has Washington going WR35, 83rd overall. That’s the late seventh round, and I’d be willing to take Washington in the mid-to-late sixth.” the article →
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson versus Parker Washington, where I'm like, those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses.” the article →
- Brenton StrangeTE1 · TE
30 catches for 356 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 50th in the NFL in receiving yards
Brenton Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
“Strange remains the team's top pass-catching tight end.” the article →
Brenton Strange to be 5th on the depth chart
“as the depth chart currently stands, he’s likely the fourth or fifth option in the target hierarchy” the article →
- Travon WalkerSack leader · DE
3 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Jessie BatesTackle leader · S
35 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 20th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Texans at Jaguars
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Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Texans 13
This one should go to the Jaguars... Jaguars: 30-13
Houston Texans to beat Jags
So Texans over the Jags. The Jags been dying to give away a game, Nick... I got the Texans, Jack.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
I like Jacksonville just as the better team... but I am gonna take Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars 20 — Texans 16
I think it's a defensive struggle, ugly type of football game. I'm gonna say 20 to 16 Jacksonville.
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
Our Jordan Dajani likes the Texans to win outright across the pond. Dajani: "...Prediction: Texans 21, Jaguars 18"
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
CBS Sports NFL writer Jordan Dajani on why he likes Houston to pull off the 21-18 upset.
Houston Texans to beat Jacksonville
Houston plays Jacksonville in London, which is a pretty big game for Houston... I kind of like Houston in that spot.
Houston Texans to beat Jaguars
I like the Texans in this game. I think they're they're the desperate team.
Houston Texans to beat Jags
I think I think the Texans can steal this one. I don't know if I have a good reason for it.
Houston Texans to beat Jaguars
I'm also going Texans and not in a way against the Jags because I still think the Jags are one of the best teams.
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
Jordan Dajani — Texans (+3) 21-18 over Jaguars.
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Texans 20
Prediction: Jaguars 24, Texans 20
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
Prediction: Texans 21, Jaguars 18
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Mike Kadlick: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Gilberto Manzano: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Eva Geitheim: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Matt Verderame: Jaguars
Houston Texans to beat Jaguars
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Conor Orr: Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Mitch Goldich: Jaguars
Houston Texans to beat Jaguars
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — Albert Breer: Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Texans
Texans vs. Jaguars (London, England) — John Pluym: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Houston Texans
And I like the Jacksonville Jaguars to stay hot and win this one as well.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Houston Texans
but I don't see the Jacksonville Jaguars losing this game. I got Jacksonville in this one.
Jacksonville Jaguars 28 — Texans 24
Texans at Jaguars (in London) Projected score: Jaguars 28, Texans 24
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Texans 20
Pick: Jaguars 24, Texans 20