The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Houston Texans in Week 3, and they'll surely want to come out of this divisional game with a win for a handful of reasons. For starters, it would narrow down the gap between them and the 2-0 Indianapolis Colts.
Moreover, the Jags got swept in 2024, and they've lost to Houston each of the last seven times they've welcomed them at EverBank Stadium. They'll surely want to put an end to that skid. And if that wasn't enough, this will be the first time Jacksonville plays the Texans since the Azeez Al-Shaair debacle.
That's right. In case you forgot, Al-Shaair knocked Trevor Lawrence out of Week 13 after laying out a vicious hit on him, and Jacksonville ** checks notes ** lost. You could make the case that the Jags' season effectively ended after that loss to the Texans, even though they still had five games left in the schedule.
Circling back to Al Shaair, head coach Liam Coen said after the game that looking for retribution would be the wrong approach. Similarly, Lawrence said that he's not dwelling on the past. Having said that, don't you think that the Jags will want to get back to them and show there's a changing of the guard in the AFC South right now?
With that in mind, here's how you can watch the Week 3 divisional bout with & without cable:
How to watch the Texans vs. the Jaguars on TV in Week 3:
You can watch this game on CBS if you're in the Jacksonville area. If you're out of the market, you can find on this map which game will be shown where you are located.
Spero Dedes will be the play-by-play announcer, and Adam Archuleta will provide live analysis. Aditi Kinkhabwala will handle sideline duty.
You can catch the radio broadcast on 1010 XL & 92.5 FM, or 99.9 FM Gator Country. Frank Frangie and Jeff Lageman will be the booth analysts while Bucky Brooks reports from the sideline. SIRIUS XM NFL radio will also have the game on channel 814.
How to stream the Jaguars vs. Texans game in Week 3
If you're looking for a stream of the game, you can try NFL+. Depending on the package you choose, you can have access to NFL Red Zone, game replays, and NFL Pro. Plans start at $6.99.
Another option is fuboTV. All you need to get started is an internet connection to watch the game on your tablet, cellphone, or computer. Click here for your free seven-day trial.
Jaguars vs. Texans details for Week 3:
Kick off time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: EverBank Stadium
All-Time record: The Texans lead the all-time series 31-15
The Jaguars are a two-point favorite for the game, so this is expected to be a close one. They currently lead the league in rushing yards and have registered an NFL-best six receptions, so they have a few things going for them.
One key matchup to keep an eye on will be in the trenches. According to The 33rd Team, the Jags' offensive line leads the league in lowest sack rate allowed at 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, the Texans rank fourth among defenses in pressure rate two games into the season.