The upcoming Jaguars game, 10/30/2011

[Arky]

The Texans (4-3) play the first of two home games hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday in a CBS early game. The Texans are fresh off probably their best showing of the year in defeating the Tennessee Titans 41-7 at Nashville. Safety Danieal Manning was injured in the game and joins a growing list of incapacitated Texans though he may return in 4-8 weeks. Reserve Troy Nolan will fill in in his absence. The Texans, first place in the AFC South, will be looking for a W to improve their divisional record and to keep the hounds at bay.

The Jaguars are coming off a surprising upset of the Baltimore Ravens on MNF. The Jaguar defense was outstanding putting the clamps on the Raven offense and won by a score of 12-7. The Jaguars 2-5 record is a bit deceptive: they won their first game of the year over the Titans and then proceeded to lose five in a row. They got smashed by the Jets 32-3 in week 2 then had reasonably close and competitive losses to Carolina, New Orleans, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The Texan defense will need to keep MJD in check and keep the Jag offense led by rookie QB Blaine Gabbert from gaining confidence and getting started on any kind of a roll.

TV = CBS (channel 11 local), noon, CST

Announcers = Marv Albert, Rich Gannon

Favorite = Texans by 9.5 to 10.5