It was over when...
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew pushed his way into the endzone for his first touchdown -- a seven-yard run. The score gave Jacksonville a 23-9 lead with 13:11 remaining in the game. Jones-Drew finished the game with 184 total yards and two rushing touchdowns.
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| Texans WR Andre Davis makes a catch in front of Jaguars safety Sammy Knight. |
Game ball
Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard had another turnover-free game, going 22-of-34 with two touchdowns and 221 yards passing. Garrard has yet to throw an interception this season.
Key stat
The Jaguars defense held the Texans to just 60 yards on the ground.
Noteworthy
In the second quarter, Jaguars kicker John Carney executed an onsides kick, recovering the ball himself in front of the unexpecting Texans. ... Jaguars RB Fred Taylor had a 76-yard run in the first quarter. He finished the game with 90 yards on six carries.















