The Texans came oh-so-close to defeating the Jaguars in the Week 12 AFC South battle. Led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, Houston drove into Jacksonville territory, setting up a 58-yard field goal attempt with 34 seconds left in the game.
Texans kicker Matt Ammendola’s game-tying attempt was right on line but didn’t quite have the distance, as it bounced off the front of the field goal post, leaving Houston with a 24-21 defeat.
The Texans were this close to tying the game on a 58-yard field goal. #JAXvsHOU pic.twitter.com/w5P2AAg2Nj
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2023
Here's a closer look.
This is a heartbreaking way to see your team lose and not get 1st in the division.
— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) November 26, 2023
Texans so close 😂 pic.twitter.com/6SieFtOf3Q
This NFL fan couldn't believe how close the Texans came to tying the game.
You can't get closer to making a 58-yard kick without making it than we just saw from the #Texans.
— Hänsel (@UberHansen) November 26, 2023
My. Goodness.
The NFL is a game of inches, and it was that margin that could ultimately end up proving the difference in the AFC South. The Jaguars extended their lead in the division to two games over the Texans and the Colts, who defeated the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Not only were Texans fans crushed by the missed kick, but they were also furious with what they felt was officiating that favored Jacksonville.
"Refs you suck" has broken out at NRG Stadium from the #Texans fans.
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) November 26, 2023
Needless to say, it was a tough day to be a Texans fan.
