Jaguars stave off Texans, maintain hold on AFC South

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Josh Allen came up with 1.5 sacks to headline a strong defensive stand late in the fourth quarter, helping the Jacksonville Jaguars edge the host Houston Texans 24-21 on Sunday afternoon.

Jacksonville (8-3) led 24-14 after Brandon McManus made good on a 53-yard field goal with 11:20 remaining in the game.

But the Texans (6-5) rallied, pulling within three when C.J. Stroud fou