After losing four of their last six games, the must regain their old identity if they plan to make the AFC playoffs.
A victory over the However, it means more than just bragging rights in the AFC South.
The win gives a much bigger boost to both the last-place Jags and the division as a whole.
Houston is looking to secure its consecutive road win against its AFC South opponent. The Texans have not lost an interdivisional game on the road at NRG Stadium since a 31-3 loss on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis.
After a win over the Colts in Week 1, Houston is 1-0 on the season and could secure a season with more than four wins in the division with a win. The Texans can't clinch a playoff spot this week, but it would mean a possible 5-1 divisional finish in Week 18's road test against the Tennessee Titans, which could play a role in postseason seeding.
There's another record that could be held with a win on Sunday. Houston hasn't lost in Duval County since Dec. 17, 2017, when the team lost countless starters, including then-quarterback Deshaun Watson, en route to a 4-12 finish.
Since 2017, the Texans have gone 5-0 at EverBank and 6-0 in away games against Jacksonville. The two played in London in 2019, where Houston secured a 26-3 victory.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.