Jaguars Dominated By Texans In Loss

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Blaine Gabbert Injury: Jaguars QB Will Play Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert is expected play on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to a tweet by John Oehser. Gabbert is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday to look for possible hamstring and toe injuries suffered in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

At the time of his injury, Gabbert had been struggling, completing 7-of-19 passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Backup quarterback Chad Henne completed the game for the Jaguars, but couldn't help move the Jaguars any better and the team finished with 117 total offensive yards.

The Jaguars play the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS and radio coverage will be provided by WOKV 690 AM, WBWL 600 AM and WKQL 96.9 FM.

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Jaguars Offensive Line Will Need To Step Up Despite Injuries

The Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive line has been struggling with injuries early in the regular season. With Will Rackley gone for the season and Cameron Bradfield and Eben Britton out for last Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, the Jaguars were already dangerously thin.

The problems on the offensive line led to one of the worst offensive games in franchise history. Entering next week's game against the Indianapolis Colts, guard Uche Nwaneri says that the team needs to put the injury problems behind them and focus on blocking:

Injuries are going to happen, guys are going to go down and it is what it is, guys have to come in and be ready to play regardless of who's out there the expectation levels don't change and standards don't change Coach(Mike) Mularkey let that known from day one.

The Jaguars play the Colts at 1 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium. The game will be televised on CBS.

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Jaguars Offense Set Records In Futility

Any hope that the Jacksonville Jaguars fans took away from the team's Week 1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings vanished on Sunday, when the Jaguars fell to the Houston Texans, 27-7.

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert left the game with an injury, but before he was gone he helped the Jaguars do some historically bad things on offense.

The aftermath of the loss was highlighted by the following (via Big Cat Country):

• The Jaguars set a franchise low for time of possession, with just 16:43.
• The Jaguars set a franchise low for total yards, with just 117 yards of offense.
• The Jaguars' 52-net passing yards tied for third worst in franchise history.
• The Jaguars had just nine first downs, tied for the third lowest in franchise history.
• The Jaguars didn't convert a third down the entire game, which is only the third time in franchise history that's happened.

The Jaguars will hope things can only get better when they travel to Indianapolis next week.

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Texans Vs. Jaguars 2012: Franchise Low For Offensive Output Cause For Panic At Big Cat Country

After enjoying a strong preseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars were looking at their Week 2 meeting with the Houston Texans as a chance to prove it wasn't all for nothing.

A strong showing against the Texans — win or lose — would have spelled an interesting next few weeks, at least according to the guys over at Big Cat Country. But after a franchise-low for offensive yards was posted against the Texans on Sunday, the bloggers were sure any momentum gained previously was gone.

After watching the Jaguars fall apart against the Texans, I can deliver this message: All momentum is lost, ladies and gentlemen. Every last bit is gone. Do not confuse that with me saying: The season is over/lost.

The historically bad offensive showing for the Jaguars was the focal point of much of the criticism.

Blaine Gabbert played with a distressed look on his face throughout the game as none of the WR's looked open and the line constantly allowed pressure, though I only saw through the broadcast angles. All-Pro RB Maurice Jones-Drew couldn't get to the line of scrimmage with regularity, though that was hardly his own fault. The run game did not work, the pass game did not work. The offensive line, in short, got dominated.

The blog has not yet turned to complete panic, but stressed that the performance Sunday was not easy to stomach.

The season isn't over and let's not write every national media pundit to complain about the way they write about backup QB Chade Henne replacing Gabbert in the 4th quarter. ... However, if the abysmal play continues..... well, let's cross that bridge when we get there.

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Texans Vs. Jaguars Final Score: Jacksonville Defeated, 27-7

It's pretty clear that the Jaguars have some serious issues after two weeks. One week after a heartbreaking, close loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Jaguars lost, 27-7, to the Texans in a game that was anything but close.

Whether it was a franchise-record total yardage low, or nine punts from rookie Bryan Anger, every stat further showed how bad of a game it was for the Jaguars.

After a resurgent performance in Week 1, Blaine Gabbert struggled for almost the entire game behind a make-shift offensive line that was forced to start Herb Taylor and Guy Whimper. The second-year quarterback completed 7-of-19 passes for 53 yards and one touchdown, before an injury to his left thigh ended his day in the fourth quarter.

The loss drops the Jaguars' record to 0-2 and they'll hope to get their first win of the season when they travel to play the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.

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Texans Vs. Jaguars Score Update: Houston Leads 24-7 Entering Final Quarter

After starting the second half with yet another punt, the Jaguars rebounded with their first score of the game. However, the score was quickly answered by the Texans with a touchdown of their own. After three quarters, the Jaguars still trail by 17 points with a 24-7 score.

The Jaguars forced a Texans punt deep in their own territory and the Jaguars received a solid punt return from Mike Thomas to give them the ball in Houston territory. A 32-yard strike from Blaine Gabbert to Laurent Robinson got the team within the 10-yard line and that set up a 5-yard touchdown reception for Maurice Jones-Drew.

The Texans, though, aided by an Andre Branch offsides penalty that extended their drive, completed a 17-play, 75-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run for Ben Tate.

Following Bryan Anger's eighth punt of the game, the Texans begin the fourth quarter with a long third down deep in their own territory.

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Texans Vs. Jaguars Score Update: Jacksonville Trails 17-0 At Halftime

Following a poor opening quarter in which the Texans jumped out to a 10-0 lead, the Jaguars continued to dig themselves into a hole and now trail 17-0 at halftime.

After Blaine Gabbert was sacked by Antonio Smith on the opening possession of the second quarter, the Jaguars were forced to punt, but the defense held strong with a three-and-out.

However, the offense continued to struggle, unable to move the ball when pinned inside their own 10-yard line. Another Bryan Anger punt (his fourth of the game) gave the Texans the ball back near midfield, which promptly led to an 8-yard touchdown run by Ben Tate to extend the Texans' lead to 17.

The Jacksonville offense continued to struggle with their fifth and sixth consecutive drives ending in punts. The Jaguars defense was able to limit the bleeding, though, preventing Houston from continuing to add to their lead.

At halftime, the Jaguars have been out-gained 242 yards to just 43, with Maurice Jones-Drew responsible for 41 of the Jacksonville yardage. They will get the ball to begin the second half.

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Texans Vs. Jaguars Score Update: Houston Up 10-0 Early

After the first quarter in the home opener for the Jaguars, they trail the Houston Texans 10-0 at EverBank Field.

The Texans won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. On the ensuing drive, they methodically drove the field with short passing, but the drive stalled. Houston settled for a 31-yard field goal from Shayne Graham. On the ensuing possession, the Jaguars offense showed some life as they drove into Texans territory, but had to settle for a punt after J.J. Watt deflected a Blaine Gabbert throw on third down.

Both teams' defenses buckled down on the ensuing possessions, though, as each team forced a three-and-out. However, a 36-yard return by Trindon Holliday after a Bryan Anger punt put the Texans in Jacksonville territory. A few plays later, a 26-yard touchdown by Ben Tate around the right side appeared to give Houston a 9-0 lead, but the referees ruled Tate stepped out of bounds before breaking the goal line.

The Texans didn't spoil the opportunity, though, with Arian Foster running two yards for a score two plays later. The Jaguars will begin the second quarter with the ball on their own 33-yard line.

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Texans Vs. Jaguars: Week 2 Inactives

With a slew of injuries suffered during preseason and Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Jaguars will be under-manned when they host the Houston Texans in their home opener on Sunday afternoon.

Particularly, they are thin on the offensive line where Cameron Bradfield and Eben Britton will both be absent from a line that is already missing Will Rackley for the season. In a surprising decision, the Jaguars have placed Herb Taylor in the starting lineup at left guard.

If Britton was unable to play, most believed undrafted rookie Mike Brewster would make the start, but instead the Jaguars have turned the position over to Taylor, a lineman they signed on Monday. Whimper will get the start at right tackle.

Jaguars inactives:

Derek Cox
Rashad Jennings
Daryl Smith
Eben Britton
Cameron Bradfield
George Selvie
Austen Lane

Texans inactives:

DeVier Posey
John Beck
Roc Carmichael
Brandon Harris
Bryan Braman
Andrew Gardner
Brandon Brooks

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Rashad Jennings Injury: Jaguars RB Out Vs. Texans

Rashad Jennings' injury suffered in the Jacksonville Jaguars season opener against the Minnesota Vikings wasn't considered serious, but it will keep him out of the Week 2 matchup against AFC South rival Houston Texans.

Jennings suffered a knee injury in the first half of the Jags' opener against the Vikings. He carried the ball eight times for 31 yards before leaving with the injury. He was replacing Maurice Jones-Drew as the Jags' starting running back, since Jones-Drew was just returning from his contract holdout the week before.

Jones-Drew finished Week 1 with 19 carries for 77 yards and it's likely he'll see an increased workload with another full week of practice and Jennings on the shelf.

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NFL Injury Report: Rashad Jennings And Daryl Smith Most Likely Out For Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter their Week 2 game against the Houston Texans most likely without running back Rashad Jennings (knee) and linebacker Daryl Smith (groin). Both players were injured in the week one loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Other players that have missed practice this week include offensive linemen Eben Britton (ankle) and Cameron Bradfield (ankle). Defensive ends Austen Lane (foot) and George Selvie (knee) have also missed practice all this week. Their statuses for Sunday's game remain unknown.

Cornerback Derek Cox has been limited in practice this week, recovering from a hamstring injury. Fellow cornerback Mike Harris and guard Uche Nwaneri have participated in full this week, despite coming off of hamstring and ankle injuries respectively. Both Harris and Nwaneri should be available to play on Sunday.

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Jaguars Injury Report: Several Starters Miss Thursday Practice

With the Jacksonville Jaguars preparing for the Houston Texans on Sunday, they were without multiple starters on both sides of the ball at practice on Thursday.

Starting left guard Eben Britton missed Thursday's practice with an injured ankle that he suffered against the Minnesota Vikings. Starting right tackle Cameron Bradfield also missed Thursday's practice with an injured ankle that he suffered in the first half against the Vikings, but an MRI revealed no significant damage.

Starting right guard Uche Nwaneri was listed on the injury report with an injured ankle, but fully practiced for the second day in a row.

Running back Rashad Jennings missed practice with an injured knee suffered early against the Vikings, but like Bradfield, an MRI showed no significant damage.

On the defensive side of the ball, starting cornerback Derek Cox was limited in practice due to an injured hamstring, while starting outside linebacker Daryl Smith missed practice with an injured groin.

Reserve cornerback Mike Harris was able to participate fully in practice while backup defensive ends George Selvie and Austin Lane both missed practice for the second consecutive day.

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Derek Cox Injury: Jaguars CB Staying Positive

Cornerback Derek Cox hasn't been able to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars since hurting his hamstring in the team's first preseason game, but he has been practicing.

Cox, a fourth-year veteran drafted in the fourth round out of William and Mary, was held to only six games last year due to a knee injury and is raring to get back in action. But with the hamstring injury, he has to take it slowly and not reaggravate it. He missed the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings and was limited in practice Wednesday. He's looking forward to a full return and seeing the field again:

"Frustration is never good," he said. "It makes you hungrier, I’ll say that. … You’re hungry for when you get the opportunity to push it."

With Cox out, William Middleton took the open cornerback spot, and Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder completed 74.1 percent of his passes and threw for 270 yards, helping Minnesota win, 26-23, in overtime. Aaron Ross will likely get the matchup against Andre Johnson in Sunday's meeting with the Houston Texans.

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Jaguars Fantasy Football Week 2: Maurice Jones-Drew and Blaine Gabbert Rankings

Heading into Week 2 of the NFL season, there are a few Jacksonville Jaguars players who crack the fantasy football rankings. Maurice Jones-Drew is the No. 15 rated running back and Blaine Gabbert is the No. 25 rated quarterback, according to projections by SB Nation.

Jones-Drew carried the ball 19 times for 77 yards -- good for 4.1 yards per attempt -- in a Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Gabbert, meanwhile, threw the ball 39 times, completing 23 of his passes and picking up 260 yards through the air. Gabbert also threw two touchdowns and didn't record an interception.

The Jaguars face a tough defense this week against the Houston Texans.

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Maurice Jones-Drew Getting More Comfortable In Jaguars Offense

After holding out for 38 days and missing the majority of the preseason, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew said Wednesday that he's starting to get more comfortable in the team's offense heading into its Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans.

"Oh yeah. You know trying to learn what a lot of guys learn in five, six months in two days was pretty tough, but once we broke it down to the game plan it helped me out a bunch and then this week obviously learning the game plan, how we want to attack people, you just learn how our offensive coordinator wants to go about things and so it kind of makes it easier."

Jones-Drew carried the ball 19 times for 77 yards -- good for an average of 4.1 yards per attempt -- in Jacksonville's Week 1, overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings. This week in practice, he's reclaimed the starting running back job from Rashad Jennings, who is dealing with a knee injury.

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Texans HC Gary Kubiak Impressed With Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts III

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak is impressed with Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts III, and Kubiak talked about him during a conference call:

"He's capable of making plays on you. You never know in this league where the ball's going to go. I mean the ball goes where it covers dictates where it has to go. He got his opportunity and made a big play.

Defensively we've got to play the defense. You can't sit there and worry about this guy or that guy. We've got to play our defense and be consistent across the board. Obviously you've got very capable people and people capable making big plays on you."

The Texans have a reason to be concerned, since Shorts caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in their Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Kubiak said that he will not change up his defensive scheme for just one player, but he also realizes that Shorts is a threat to have a big game.

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Troy Kropog Claimed By Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed offensive tackle Troy Kropog off the waiver wire, according to Jaguars blog Big Cat Country. Kropog can play both guard and tackle, and he should provide depth on a reshuffled Jaguars line following Sunday's loss at Minnesota. Starting left guard Eben Britton and starting right tackle Cameron Bradfield are uncertain to play this weekend against the Houston Texans.

The Tennessee Titans waived Kropog on Tuesday in response to an apparent glut in reserve offensive linemen. Tennessee selected Kropog out of Tulane in the fourth round of the 2009 draft. He played in six games from 2009 to 2010, but spent all of 2011 on the practice squad. It has been speculated that Kropog would not have made Tennessee's initial 53-man roster if not for an injury to veteran lineman Mike Otto.

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Jaguars Looking At Offensive Line Shuffling

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have to do some juggling along their offensive line when they take on the Houston Texans on Sunday. Eben Britton and Cameron Bradfield are the two linemen who are question marks on Sunday, as both players are suffering from ankle injuries.

Head coach Mike Mularkey is looking at various scenarios if Britton and Bradfield can not play, and the decision on what will be done up front will determine how well, or how much, those two practice this week.

If neither of those two guys can go, then their replacements will be Guy Whimper and Michael Brewster. Going up against a stout Texans defense with backups will make both moving the ball and protecting quarterback Blaine Gabbert difficult for the Jags.

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Jaguars Are Doing A Good Job Rebuilding, Says Gary Kubiak

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak likes what he sees in the Jacksonville Jaguars rebuilding project. Kubiak spoke to reporters on a conference call in advance of this Sunday's game.

"I think they’re doing a hell of a job," Kubiak said on the call. "Obviously they’ve got a new head coach and some changes on offense. They’ve been very, very good defensively giving us fits ever since I’ve been here. They’ve always had quality special teams."

Jacksonville lost its season opener in dramatic fashion, falling to the Minnesota Vikings on the road in overtime.

"Sitting there I am sure they’re saying we should be 1-0 with what happened to them last week," Kubiak said. "I think they’re like everybody else in this league. They’re difficult to handle."

Sunday's game will be the first AFC South contest for both teams.

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Maurice Jones-Drew Looked 'Very Good' On Tape To Gary Kubiak

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak had kind words for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew on a conference call this week. Kubiak watched tape of Jones-Drew in advance of this Sunday's matchup in Jacksonville.

"I thought he looked very good," Kubiak said. "It doesn't surprise me. He's been one of the top backs in the game ever since he stepped on the field. You can tell he took care of himself while he was out because he picked up right where he left off. Obviously I got to know him a little bit better at the Pro Bowl this year and have tremendous respect for him as a player and as a person."

Jones-Drew had 77 yards on 19 rushing attempts in Jacksonville's season-opening loss to Minnesota. He rejoined the Jaguars after a 38-day holdout prior during the 2012 preseason.

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Uche Nwaneri Injury: Jaguars OL Expected To Play Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with an ankle injury, but he was able to return to finish the game. There was some concern that Nwaneri might not play this upcoming Sunday against the Houston Texans, because the ankle injury was something that was already a concern since he hurt it in the final preseason game.

Head coach Mike Mularkey said after Monday's press conference that he expects Nwaneri to play on Sunday. That was confirmed even more so on Wednesday as Nwaneri practiced, and was not limited at all. After practice, Mularkey once again said that Nwaneri should be playing on Sunday.

With Nwaneri fully participating in Wednesday's practice all signs point to him being in the lineup on Sunday against the Texans.

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Rashad Jennings Injury: Jaguars RB Could Be Out Week 2

The Jacksonville Jaguars anxiously await the results of an MRI on Rashad Jennings' knee. Unfortunately, coach Mike Mularkey does not expect Jennings to play on Sunday, when the Jaguars host the Houston Texans.

Jennings typically serves as Maurice Jones-Drew's primary backup at running back. Last week against the Vikings, he amassed eight carries for 31 yards, along with a 9-yard reception.

If Jennings is unable to go, Montell Owens will likely serve as MJD's backup.

Jacksonville's running game could have a tough time on Sunday, as the Texans allowed only 96 rushing yards per game last season, which was good for fourth in the NFL.

Last year, Jones-Drew averaged only 81 yards in his two games against the Texans.

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