Jacksonville Jaguars: 3 Bold predictions vs. Texans, Week 2
By Larry Brake
3. Leonard Fournette runs wild against Houston
The time is ripe for Leonard Fournette to have the best game of his young career. Jacksonville prides itself as a run-first offense. The Jaguars offensive line will impose their will on the Texans defense.
In New Orleans, the Houston defense gave up 148 rushing yards. Two players combined for 140 of those yards. Fournette is more than capable of matching them.
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Although he has struggled with injuries, Fournette has put up big numbers in certain games. In 2017, he rushed for 180 yards against Pittsburgh. Also, he had a 90-yard touchdown run in that game. In the following game against the Los Angeles Rams, he had a 75-yard touchdown run. He ran tough in the playoffs that season. He blistered Pittsburgh again by rushing for over 100 yards.
Fournette got on track last season in Weeks 11 and 12 after struggling with a hamstring injury. He accounted for over 200 yards in those two games, on the road. However, he had his infamous meltdown in Buffalo during that Week 12 game.
With their backs against the wall, the Jaguars running attack will take off in Houston. Fournette will take the majority of carries and catch swing passes out of the backfield. He will have a huge game.
Expect Fournette to have over 125 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Fournette will catch five passes for 50 yards. He will play a major role in moving the chains downfield. Expect Jacksonville to ride the Fournette express to victory.