Jaguars defeat Texans 23-18 in a mistake filled game

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 4:16 PM EST in Post Game Comment 63 comments

Some games simply defy logic, and this game would be one of them. The Jaguars defeated the Texans in a game seemingly neither wanted to win, based on the bizarre mix of miscues and turnovers. However, all that matters is that the Jaguars are 7-5 and still in control of their destiny in the AFC's Wild Card race.

The play of the game was undoubtably Derrick Harvey sacking Houston QB Matt Schaub on Houston's first offensive play. The play resulted in Schaub seperating his shoulder and missing the majority of the first half. Backup QB Rex Grossman came in and lead the Texans offense straight into the gutter, posting a 5.6 QB rating in the process.

The Jaguars used this to their advantage and managed to build a 17-0 lead before Schaub managed to return. However, the Jaguars had their own fair share of issues. Maurice Jones-Drew was stuffed on consecutive runs at the goal line that cost the Jaguars seven points.

When Matt Schaub return to the game, the Texans offense went into high gear. He led the Texans quickly downfield and got them within 17-7 to end the half.

The second half was where the game began to turn into the surreal. Maurice Jones-Drew slipped in the Jaguars end zone resulting in a safety, and then the usually sure handed Mike Thomas fumbled a punt inside the Jaguars 20.

However, the Jaguars defense played perhaps it's best sixty minutes of the season, without Rashean Mathis no less. The Jaguars held following the Thomas fumble and forced the Texans to settle for three points. Gerald Alexander gets a game ball for playing perhaps the best game any player has had in the secondary.

The moment of the game that will be the most talked about had yet to come, though. Half way through the 4th quarter the Texans had a 1st and goal on the Jaguars four yard line. Coach Gary Kubiak decided to throw a half back pass that would be intercepted by Gerald Alexander.

Simply put, I can't explain how or why that play happened other than it's the Houston Texans. Despite the Texans getting a late touchdown, it was clear the game was over after the interception.

With the Oakland Raiders beating the Steelers, the Jaguars have a major lead over most of their other playoff competitors. This sets up a major game next week against the Miami Dolphins. A win over the Dolphins, along with a very winnable game against Cleveland to end the year, would mean at worst the Jaguars would have a winning record in 2009.

0 recs | Comment 63 comments | Share

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

We hung in there after the Texans wised up and putt Matt Schaub back in.

Now if only we could get the offense to finally play the full 60 minutes.

Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night, into the light

by Orlando Rays on Dec 6, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wised up?

He wasn’t benched, he was injured

by SoCalStites on Dec 6, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kudos to

Nate Hughes; Wilford; Zach Miller(longest TE play in Jaguars history!!!!); Anthony Smith; Harvey; Groves;
And then David and on the end MJD

Dolphins just beat the Pats. It will be more tougher then I thought. ANd the Patriots is no longer looking frightening to me….

Everyone root for GB on MNF

Injury report: John Henderson has a shoulder injury. And I think MJD is not 100% helythy; not even close. That’s why he was amazing he did in the end.

We are still very much alive; and we have one more week on the 6th spot!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No Derek Cox?

He did very well against Andre today

by SoCalStites on Dec 6, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Had a great day.

by Slvrgun on Dec 6, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Jack says

Henderson’s inkury is minimal and shouldn’t affect any playing time. No word on MJd injury, as far as I know, he didn’t suffer one.

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Maurice is playing with injury

I’M sure. He was switched off 3 games in a row. He made a niiiiiiice big drive in the end though

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was watching MJD all day through my binoculars

I can say he doesn’t have anything wrong with him that would limited further playing time.

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

MJD's subpar performance

goes hand in hand with the O-line’s performance. When the O-line is clicking, MJD gets big yards. When the D-line is in the back field during the hand-off, it’s tough running for any back.

by Pyrofish on Dec 6, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I might call into the scoreboard show tonight

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I would listen to that 100%

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Harvy and Groves had a hell of a game.

by Slvrgun on Dec 6, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Finally

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Indeed

So did a lot of other youngsters. The arrow is pointing up. But, I think we are a good bit away away from consistently playing well. Lots of ups and downs ahead.

by KeithG on Dec 6, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

were consistently a good bit away from

playing well. I feel like we always will be. just jax being jax. But i thought the D was grrreat today. again, the O is gone for one half, pick or choose the first or second half. today they chose the second. its frsutratingg.

by harveyismyboy on Dec 6, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not having an offense

had more to do with playing conservative as we got closer to the end of the game with our lead.

by Ewdtrey on Dec 6, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think we'll be fine in Dec especially if we get Mathis back.

by Slvrgun on Dec 6, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It looks like we will. But don't jump your guns with this team.

by alwaysforgiven821 on Dec 6, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

By the way

Anthony Smith is a veeery good football player!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

very impressed. love im

by harveyismyboy on Dec 6, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Groves may have saved his job and will rightfully retain his starter spot

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Washington is trash. How could they give up so easily.

by Slvrgun on Dec 6, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yep, easily the biggest blunder Gene has made

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

question mark?

In Gene We Trust.

by MoveThoseChains on Dec 6, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nevermind, one of those moments where my mind didn't go with what I read

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What are the records of our competitors right now?

We’re 7-5.

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Jets, Steelers and Fins are 6-6, with 6-5 Baltimore playing Monday night

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So we have a 1 game lead over everyone as of now?

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

If we beat Miami next week the playoffs become a very real possibility

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Pats are 7-5 too...

I have big respect about them; but they starting to STINK!!!!!

Everyone root for GB on MNF!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Respect I mean the power

of Brady-to Moss; Welker and Watson

And of course Fred who most likely will play on Dec 27th!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So John will be any post game radio show tonight from BCC???

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Doubt it but we'll let you know if it does happen

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

just one question i’ve thought about for a few weeks now… i’m not saying it’s good, i’m not saying it’s bad… but… when they’re in goal-line situations, why do you think they’re not giving it to Greg Jones?… I love MJD, but… see where I’m coming from?

now to turn the heat on… Happy Holidaze

Sean Jax Beach Bum

by cuffs007 on Dec 6, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah Greg is used to block

But maybe he will be a secret weapon in the next games?
Who knows…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

MJD

is simply the best goal line player in the league.

by Ewdtrey on Dec 6, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

It’s not MJD’s fault he’s not getting in. At least not ALL his fault. The o-line is a huge part of getting a yard.

by Pyrofish on Dec 6, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There's

A clause in his contract that says if there is a running play called inside the 10 it must go to him.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Dec 6, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

by Ewdtrey on Dec 8, 2009 5:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well congrats on the win.

Can’t wait to see you guys next weekend.

Don't question my fandominium.
"the notorious D.I.B."- samdaman
Nicky forever.

by dolphinsinbuffalo on Dec 6, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Congratulate to the HUUUUUUUUGE Win against the Pats

Can’t wait to cheat with all of you guys next week.

And yes it will be a BIG GAME!!!!!!!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Our win was great.

But we desperately need another win next week and the week after, and so. You guys are really impressing this year so congrats.

Don't question my fandominium.
"the notorious D.I.B."- samdaman
Nicky forever.

by dolphinsinbuffalo on Dec 6, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Tell all your buddies in Miami

To buy tickets to the game, drive up and watch it.

by SoCalStites on Dec 6, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bwfull must back this

but I heard the ticketsales are really good (comprerd for the last games) to the upcoming 2 battles!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 6, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't have any buddies in Miami lol but if I did I'd tell them

Don't question my fandominium.
"the notorious D.I.B."- samdaman
Nicky forever.

by dolphinsinbuffalo on Dec 6, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

She lives in Buffalo

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Good win for y'all

so was that yalls rabbit foot or our monkeys paw

by Titans suc on Dec 6, 2009 6:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think that was called playing the Houston Texans

Associate Editor of Big Cat Country the #1 Jacksonville Jaguar site on the net

Big Cat Country Radio, Every Wednesday Night at 10 PM EST

Follow me on Twitter

by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

We live on a rollercoaster, last week it dipped, this week it went up building to a possible anti-climax.

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones Drew is The Best RB in the AFC--Please Disagree with me

by TheTealDeal on Dec 6, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs