The Jacksonville Jaguars will have a chance to go into their BYE with a 5-1 record. But for that to happen, they'll need to beat the rival Houston Texans, which may not be an easy task.
Sure, the Texans are 1-4 this season, and their only win came against the hapless Tennessee Titans. That said, they worked their way out of their division cellar last year and could do it again. For one, C.J. Stroud is probably playing the best football of his career, even if his team's record doesn't reflect it.
On top of that, Houston's defense remains one of the best in the league. Even with safety Jalen Pitre not suiting up (he's already been ruled out, along with running back David Montgomery), the Jags may have trouble putting points on the scoreboard. Then again, they have beaten three talented teams for a reason, and with this in mind, here are three bold predictions for Jacksonville's second London game in Week 6.
The Jaguars will pick up C.J. Stroud 3 times in Week 6
C.J. Stroud has rebounded from a pair of underwhelming seasons and is playing at a high level. Heck, betting on himself to get a top-market contract in 2027 looks great in retrospect. That said, the former Ohio State Buckeye will run into a wall he won't be able to climb when he faces the Jags.
Jacksonville's defense is playing much better than its Texans counterpart. Sure, Houston has racked up more sacks, but the Jags have given up fewer points and have done a superb job of stymying the run this season.
Already, the Texans will be without David Montgomery, and without a reliable rushing attack, the pressure will be on Stroud's shoulders to deliver. The Jacksonville secondary will force him into making mistakes, which will lead to three interceptions.
Antonio Johnson, Travis Hunter, and Foye Oluokun will pick Stroud off.
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Trevor Lawrence will make the Texans' defense look pedestrian with 4 total TDs
Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdowns (both of them to Parker Washington) against a talented Philadelphia Eagles defense and could have had at least one more if it weren't for self-inflicted wounds. The Jags will clean up the mistakes ahead of Week 6, and their offense will look sharper.
The Texans' defense isn't nearly as dominant as it was last year. It currently ranks 23rd in passing yards allowed and ninth in receiving touchdowns allowed. Lawrence will take advantage of the matchup and will throw for four touchdowns, including one to rookie Josh Cameron.
Speaking of which...
Josh Cameron will have his first 100-yard game with the Jaguars
Josh Cameron has quickly become an integral piece of the Jacksonville offense. Heck, he's getting more playing time than Brian Thomas Jr. and has seemingly passed him on the depth chart.
Against the Eagles, Cameron had a season-best three catches for 43 yards on six targets. Expect him to have an even bigger role against Houston.
With Brenton Strange, Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington commanding attention, Cameron will find favorable matchups, which will lead to a sixth-catch, 102-yard performance in Week 6.
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