The Jacksonville Jaguars have turned stopping the run into a defining strength of their 2026 season, and their remarkable start could create serious problems for the Houston Texans in Sunday’s AFC South matchup.
Through five games, Jacksonville has not allowed a single opposing player to rush for 40 yards in a game. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, the Jaguars are the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to accomplish that feat.
The numbers behind the streak are just as impressive. Opposing running backs have combined for only 210 yards on 83 carries against Jacksonville, averaging 2.5 yards per attempt. Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman came closest to breaking the 40-yard mark, finishing with 39 rushing yards.
Jacksonville’s dominance also extends beyond the opening five games. The Jaguars have gone 23 consecutive games, including last season’s playoff game, without allowing an opposing player to rush for 75 yards. Last season, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor led Jacksonville’s opponents with 74 rushing yards in a single game.
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