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The Texans have enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the New York Jets at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The Jets took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on the Texans, who come in off a win.
Last Sunday, the Texans didn't have too much breathing room in their match against the Broncos, but they still walked away with a 22-17 win.
The Texans can attribute much of their success to Nico Collins, who picked up 191 receiving yards and a touchdown. C.J. Stroud was another key player, having thrown for 274 yards and onetouchdown.
The Texans didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Derek Stingley Jr. and Jimmie Ward.
Meanwhile, New York's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their fifth straight loss. They fell to the Falcons 13-8. New York has struggled against Atlanta recently, as their game on Sunday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Jacksonville's win bumped their season record to 8-3 while Houston's defeat dropped theirs to 6-5.
Looking forward, the Texans are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 5.5 points.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Sunday's contest: The Texans have been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 373.1 total yards per game. It's a different story for the Jets , though, as they've been averaging only 260.1 per game. Will the Texans be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will the Jets flip the script? Check CBS Sports after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more NFL content.
