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WEEK 13
CBSAI Prediction

Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars

ML Prediction
72% confidence
HOUJAX
28%72%

Jacksonville Jaguars projected to win thanks to positive point differential over Houston Texans. Model assigns a 72% confidence to this outcome.

Win Probability

72%JAX wins
HOU 28%
JAX 72%

Team Profile

Houston TexansHOU
Jacksonville JaguarsJAX

Key Factors

HOUStatJAX
18.3
PPG (Off)JAX +0.3
18.7
19.8
PA/G (Def)
19.8
-1.5
Point DiffJAX +0.3
-1.2
50%
Win RateHOU +17%
33%
6g
Games (Form)
6g
XGBoost · 300 trees · rolling 6-game windowModel accuracy: 61.8%

Game Projections

Derived from each team's last 6-game scoring averages vs opponent defense

HOU

19.1

proj pts

Total O/U

38.4

pts

JAX

19.3

proj pts

Projected SpreadJAX -0.2

Scoring Edges

Jacksonville Jaguars Offense

18.7 PPG vs Houston Texans (allows 19.8)

-1.2 pts/g

Houston Texans Offense

18.3 PPG vs Jacksonville Jaguars (allows 19.8)

-1.5 pts/g

Projections use rolling 6-game team averages. Not financial advice.

Analytics Breakdown

Model-derived betting metrics & edge factors

Proj Spread

Texans -1.8

Total O/U

38.9

Upset %

-7060%

Momentum Score

Houston Texans48
Jacksonville Jaguars38

Jacksonville Jaguars Edges

Home field advantage

Familiar game-day environment

Houston Texans Edges

Road warrior mentality (50% win rate)

Motivated road performance

Proven consistency in tough environments

This matchup projects as a near pick'em — expect a tight game decided in the fourth quarter.

Head-to-Head History

No recent matchup data available.

Injury Report

Latest injury designations from ESPN

No significant injuries reported

Team & Player Breakdown

Houston TexansJacksonville Jaguars
18.3Points Per Game18.7
19.8Points Allowed19.8
50%Win Rate33%

Houston Texans

Head Coach

DeMeco Ryans

Starting QB

C.J. Stroud

precise, quick-rhythm passing attack built around Stroud's processing and Nico Collins' explosiveness

aggressive, multiple-pressure scheme that creates chaos in opposing backfields

Strength: Stroud's ability to read coverages quickly and distribute to open receivers
Weakness: red zone execution against physical man-coverage defenses

Jacksonville Jaguars

Head Coach

Doug Pederson

Starting QB

Trevor Lawrence

creative, spread-formation attack built around Lawrence's arm talent and receiver depth

multiple-coverage scheme that leverages their cornerback depth

Strength: Lawrence's playmaking ability that keeps Jacksonville competitive in any game
Weakness: consistency through the regular season and avoiding self-inflicted turnovers

Key Players

C.J. StroudQB

Stroud's football IQ is exceptional. His ability to process pre-snap information and deliver on time makes Houston's offense efficient on every down.

Trevor LawrenceQB

Lawrence's arm talent and competitive drive make him one of the AFC's most dangerous quarterbacks when the Jaguars are executing.

Nico CollinsWR

Collins' combination of size and speed makes him Stroud's most dangerous downfield target. His ability to beat single coverage vertically gives Houston an explosive element.

Calvin RidleyWR

Ridley's route running precision and ability to create separation against press coverage give Lawrence a reliable deep option.

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Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars — Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win the Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Week 13 game?+

Our AI prediction model picks the Jacksonville Jaguars to win the Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Week 13 2026 matchup with 72% confidence. The model gives the Jacksonville Jaguars a 72% win probability and the Houston Texans a 28% win probability.

When and where is the Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars game?+

The Houston Texans face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC, hosted at EverBank Stadium. The game airs on CBS.

What is the confidence level on this NFL Week 13 prediction?+

Our machine-learning model rates this pick at 72% confidence, based on 4+ seasons of team performance data, offensive/defensive splits, recent form, home/road splits, and pace-adjusted efficiency. Higher confidence generally means the model sees a wider gap between the two teams.

What TV network is broadcasting the Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars game?+

The Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 13 game is scheduled to air on CBS. Check your local listings or the NFL Predictions Hub schedule closer to kickoff for the latest broadcast information.

How accurate are NFL Predictions Hub's AI picks?+

Our XGBoost-based prediction model is trained on 4+ seasons of NFL play-by-play, team, and situational data. It tracks a rolling win rate against the moneyline that is published on our model transparency page. Individual picks are probabilistic — even a 75% confidence pick will miss 1 in 4 times over a long enough sample.

Game Information

Kickoff

Sun, Nov 29, 1:00 PM UTC

Network

CBS

Venue

EverBank Stadium