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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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PHOTOS: How John McClain graded the Texans after their loss to the Jaguars

Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.

Browse through the photos above to see how John McClain graded the Texans after their loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
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PHOTOS: How John McClain graded the Texans after their loss to the Jaguars

Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) at EverBank
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Quarterback
In his first start, T.J. Yates had 31 yards passing in the first half and finished with 128. He didn’t have much time to throw, and too many passes were off target. He finished with a 48.9 rating.

Grade: F
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Quarterback
In his first start, T.J. Yates had 31 yards passing in the first half and finished with 128. He didn’t have much time to throw, and too many passes were off target. He finished with a 48.9
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Running back
Alfred Blue and Lamar Miller combined for 87 yards rushing, including a team-best 55 for Blue. That’s an improvement over the 78-yard average during the three-game losing streak.

Grade: D
Running back
Alfred Blue and Lamar Miller combined for 87 yards rushing, including a team-best 55 for Blue. That’s an improvement over the 78-yard average during the three-game losing streak.

Grade: D
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Wide receiver/tight end
DeAndre Hopkins had four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown primarily working against cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Will Fuller added five receptions for 44 yards and a paltry 8.8-yard average.

Grade: C-minus 
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Wide receiver/tight end
DeAndre Hopkins had four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown primarily working against cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Will Fuller added five receptions for 44 yards and a paltry 8.8-yard
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Offensive line
They lost center Nick Martin (ankle) and left tackle Jeff Allen (concussion). Allen committed three penalties. The run blocking was decent at times. The pass protection was mostly awful.

Grade: F 
Offensive line
They lost center Nick Martin (ankle) and left tackle Jeff Allen (concussion). Allen committed three penalties. The run blocking was decent at times. The pass protection was mostly awful.

Grade: F 
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Defensive line
The defense allowed three touchdowns rushing and 138 yards, and the Texans didn’t have to play against the injured Leonard Fournette. No linemen had a quarterback hit or tackle for loss.

Grade: F
Defensive line
The defense allowed three touchdowns rushing and 138 yards, and the Texans didn’t have to play against the injured Leonard Fournette. No linemen had a quarterback hit or tackle for loss.

Grade: F
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Linebackers
Brian Cushing had a sack. Jadeveon Clowney had three hits on the quarterback. Overall, the linebackers didn’t do a good enough job of putting pressure on quarterback Blake Bortles.

Grade: F
Linebackers
Brian Cushing had a sack. Jadeveon Clowney had three hits on the quarterback. Overall, the linebackers didn’t do a good enough job of putting pressure on quarterback Blake Bortles.

Grade: F
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Defensive backs
They got torched by Blake Bortles, who was throwing to backup receivers Keelan Cole (seven catches for 186 yards, one touchdown) and Jaydon Mickens (four for 61 and two). The receivers were wide open.

Grade: F-minus
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Defensive backs
They got torched by Blake Bortles, who was throwing to backup receivers Keelan Cole (seven catches for 186 yards, one touchdown) and Jaydon Mickens (four for 61 and two). The receivers were wide
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Special teams
Special teams had five of the team’s 14 penalties. Even Shane Lechler got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. They were flagged two more times, but the Jaguars declined. A terrible performance.

Grade: F-minus
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Special teams
Special teams had five of the team’s 14 penalties. Even Shane Lechler got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. They were flagged two more times, but the Jaguars declined. A terrible
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Coaching
Somebody’s got to pay for this hanging, one of the most embarrassing performances in franchise history. This is the first time the Texans haven’t even been competitive from the outset.

Grade: F-minus
Coaching
Somebody’s got to pay for this hanging, one of the most embarrassing performances in franchise history. This is the first time the Texans haven’t even been competitive from the outset.

Grade: F-minus
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OVERALL GRADE
The 38-point loss was an abomination, the worst of Bill O’Brien’s four-year career. It was an embarrassment to the coaches, players, owner Bob McNair and general manager Rick Smith.

Grade: F-double minus
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OVERALL GRADE
The 38-point loss was an abomination, the worst of Bill O’Brien’s four-year career. It was an embarrassment to the coaches, players, owner Bob McNair and general manager Rick Smith.

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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks to head linesman Ed Camp (134) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks to head linesman Ed Camp (134) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. Joseph was called for a horse collar pentalty on the play. less
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. Joseph was called for a horse collar pentalty on the play. less
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) reaches out to tackle Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) on a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs between ]Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs between ]Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) dives into the end zone past Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) dives into the end zone past Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph reaches out to catch a footbalkl before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph reaches out to catch a footbalkl before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney, right, lays down a bunt in front of running back Lamar Miller as they play a modified game of baseball before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney, right, lays down a bunt in front of running back Lamar Miller as they play a modified game of baseball before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) gets rid of the ball as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) gets rid of the ball as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is chased out of the pocket by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is chased out of the pocket by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) runs for a first down against the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) runs for a first down against the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass as he is hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass as he is hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) bends down holding his arm after Jacksonville Jaguaduring the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) bends down holding his arm after Jacksonville Jaguaduring the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) after making a first down reception during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) for a 25-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs into the end zone past Houston Texans inside linebackers Dylan Cole (51) and Brian Cushing (56) for a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien looks onto the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien looks onto the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the football as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the football as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end Carlos Watkins (91) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end Carlos Watkins (91) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) comes down with a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) comes down with a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs with the football against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs with the football against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive end Carroll Phillips (59) celebrate after sacking Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive end Carroll Phillips (59) celebrate after sacking Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) pulls the ball away from Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) as Yates is sacied during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) pulls the ball away from Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) as Yates is sacied during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field ... more
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is stopped up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers Donald Payne (52) and Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is stopped up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers Donald Payne (52) and Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs the football between Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) runs the football between Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) gets onto a cart after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) gets onto a cart after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) throws a pas over Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) throws a pas over Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) is tended to by the Texans medical staff after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) is tended to by the Texans medical staff after injuring his ankle during the third quarter of an NFL football game againt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass over Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) to Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass over Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) to Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) for an incomplete pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) loses the handle on the football as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) for an incomplete pass during the third quarter of an NFL ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs spikes the football afer scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Tommy Bohanon (40) runs spikes the football afer scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Myrick (31) stops Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Myrick (31) stops Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is held up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is held up by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs out of the pocket away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Angelo Blackson (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) loses the football as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) loses the football as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown (53) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for an 8-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) splashes water on his face during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) splashes water on his face during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville.
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville. less
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (2) walks off the field after the Texans 45-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, ... more
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Although the Texans lost for the seventh time in their past eight games, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' All-Pro and Pro Bowl candidacy took another step.

Hopkins caught his 12th touchdown of the season, breaking his own franchise single-season record he established during the 2015 season. Hopkins accomplished the feat despite playing with three different quarterbacks this season.

"I feel like I could have had more touchdowns this year," Hopkins said. "My record is what it is, but I've always put the team first and it's a team sport. With our record is what it is, it's hard to enjoy this."

Hopkins continued his spirited rivalry with talented Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, beating him for a 40-yard touchdown to keep the Texans from being shut out. Hopkins finished the game with four receptions for 80 yards, but it took 13 targets to put up the numbers.

"I love playing against that guy, and he's going to be one of the best one day," Hopkins said of Ramsey. "When I scored the touchdown I could see in his face that he was hurt. And that's what you want from a young player like that. Even though they were up by a lot of points he takes it to the heart. I'm going to look forward to competing against him in the future."

The Jaguars' second-ranked pass defense made the Texans pay with one interception for their tendency to throw to Hopkins as safety Barry Church picked off Yates. He got help from former Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye.

"It was a great disguise," Church said. "I looked like I was playing blitz and then A.J. did an unbelievable job of jamming up Hopkins at the line of scrimmage. We knew they were going to force-feed him. If you were on that side, you had an opportunity to make a play and I was able to capitalize."

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