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Gene Frenette, jacksonville.com

When the biggest game-ending prayer in Jaguars' history was answered two years ago at EverBank Field, the consensus among the benefactors of that 50-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass from David Garrard to Mike Thomas was it would jump-start this franchise. …

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

The necessary elements were in place for the Jaguars to make a rare play downfield. Trailing Indianapolis 17-0 midway through the second quarter, the Jaguars faced a third-and-5. Lined up wide left, receiver Cecil Shorts, their best and only deep threat…

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

Jaguars (1-8) at Texans (8-1) Kickoff: 1 p.m. (CBS) Where: Reliant Stadium Line: Texans by 15 AT STAKE Jaguars: They’re trying to avoid their first 1-9 start in franchise history. A win would end a six-game skid and take them out of the NFL cella…

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

Times-Union Jaguars beat writer Ryan O’Halloran breaks down four keys to Sunday’s game: FIRST DOWN Initial success … offense

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

Not a great schedule of NFL games but hey, who doesn’t like watching back-up quarterbacks try to prove they should be starters? That’s what we have this week for a few teams. The Week 11 picks. Jaguars (minus 15) at Texans: Houston has covered three d…

Ryan O'Halloran, jacksonville.com

When he signed with the Jaguars on Oct. 4, receiver Micheal Spurlock brought 46 games of NFL experience with four teams. He also had his uniquely spelled first name. “I’ve seen one or two other people that have spelled it ‘eal,’ ” he said. “Fr…