The Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans entered Sunday's AFC South showdown in London heading in two different directions. The Jags came in atop the division at 4-1 and riding a 3-game win streak, while the Texans arrived at just 1-4 after securing their first win of the season, a 26-3 victory over the winless Tennessee Titans in Week 5. Sunday's contest offered an opportunity for Houston to build on that performance, and Jacksonville with a chance to cement its place as the team to beat in the AFC South.
With the season nearing its midway point, it's a critical divisional clash for both teams that could have massive implications down the line. But the game had some early controversy. The Jaguars appeared to have an easy touchdown when running back Bhayshul Tuten ran into the end zone on a short 3-yard run early in the second quarter, but officials wiped it off the board after calling tight end Brenton Strange for holding.
The decision immediately sparked reactions on social media, with many reviewing the play and failing to see any holding penalty at all. The call proved costly as well because Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was subsequently intercepted on the next play, and the drive ended without any points on the board. More news: Eagles Make Major Decision on Jalen Hurts’ Season Before Facing Panthers NFL fans quickly took to social media to blast the officials.
"Then Trevor throws a pick. It’s sad," one fan wrote. "May be one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen.
Cost them 6," another commented. "Genuinely think this is the worst the officials have been in my entire life. They’ve been awful all year," one other user wrote.
"This isn’t just blowing a call … there was literally no shot he could have held anyone. This is a made up call to take points off the board," another added. "Different continent, same terrible officiating," another replied.
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