# Houston Texans vs. Jaguars: 3 Storylines

> Texans face Jaguars in London as three key storylines emerge for Week 6.
- Title: Houston Texans vs. Jaguars: 3 Storylines | Shortify
- Summary: Texans face Jaguars in London as three key storylines emerge for Week 6. Houston Texans hope to build on their Week 5 win against Titans as they prepare for…
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- Source: Houston Texans On SI — https://si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/3-storylines-i-m-watching-most-in-texans-week-6-matchup-vs-jaguars
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:07:34+00:00
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- Topics: houston texans, jacksonville jaguars, week 6, wembley stadium, marvin harrison jr, woody marks, texans defense, nfl, sports
## Texans' Week 6 Matchup
Houston Texans face Jacksonville Jaguars in London for their third AFC South matchup of the 2026 season.
## Last Year's Season Series
These teams split their season series 1-1 last year, with Jaguars sinking to 0-3 through three games in Week 3.
## Texans' First Meeting with Jaguars
Texans hope this game looks more like their second meeting from 2025 than their first matchup.
## Marvin Harrison Jr. Acclimation
Marvin Harrison Jr. will make his first appearance in Week 6 but will likely only get a few designed plays against the Jaguars defense.
## Harrison Jr.'s First Game
Harrison Jr. is the 2024 No. 4 pick and will be tested against Jacksonville's stout defense in his first game with the Texans.
## Woody Marks' Role
Veteran running back David Montgomery is out with a groin injury, so Woody Marks will lead the Texans' backfield against Jacksonville.
## Marks' Performance
Marks had a season-high 15 carries for 62 yards and four receptions for 23 yards against Tennessee.
## Jaguars' Run Defense
Jacksonville has allowed the lowest yards per game (63.8 yds/gm) and lowest rushing yards over expected (-0.84) through five weeks.
## Marks' Potential Impact
If Marks overcomes Jacksonville's strong run defense, he could become an explosive threat for the Texans' offense.
## Texans' Defensive Shift
Texans shifted defensive play-calling to head coach DeMeco Ryans after Week 1 and Week 4 performances.
## Defensive Success Against Titans
Houston limited Cam Ward and their offense to just three points in Week 5, securing their first win of the season.
## Jaguars' Scoring Threat
Jacksonville has been an above-average scoring attack with a 4-1 start to the season.
## Defense Test
This matchup will test whether the Texans' defense is back to where it was last season after a shaky start.
## Key takeaway

Houston Texans hope to build on their Week 5 win against Titans as they prepare for Week 6 matchup against Jacksonville Jaguars in London.