Doug’s Jags take control of AFC South

HOUSTON >> Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans on Sunday when Matt Ammendola’s 58-yard field goal attempt bounced off the crossbar with 34 seconds left.

The Jaguars (8-3) avenged their 37-17 home loss to Houston (6-5) in Week 3 and created some separation at the top of the division.

C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft, thew for 306 yards and two touchdowns as Houston’s three-game winning streak was snapped. He has 3,268 yards passing this season to move past Justin Herbert (3,224) for most in NFL history by a rookie in his first 11 games.

COLTS 27, BUCS 20 INDIANAPOLIS >>

Jonathan Taylor ran for two scores, Gardner Minshew added another and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a late turnover to preserve a victory over Tampa Bay.

Indy won its third straight and climbed above .500 for the first time since the end of September with its second home victory of the season.

STEELERS 16, BENGALS 10 CINCINNATI >>

Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, beating the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals.

The Steelers totaled 421 yards, snapping a streak of 58 games without gaining 400 yards. Pat Freiermuth had a career-high 120 yards receiving as the Steelers outgained their opponent for the first time this season under interim offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner.

TITANS 17, PANTHERS 10 NASHVILLE, TENN. >>

Derrick Henry ran for two touchdowns and 76 yards helping the Tennessee Titans snap a three-game skid beating the Carolina Panthers.

This was just the fourth game in Music City this season for the Titans, who played at home only once over the past seven weeks. Tennessee improved to 4-0 when playing at Nissan Stadium this season.

FALCONS 24, SAINTS 15 ATLANTA >>

Desmond Ridder overcame two interceptions by throwing a touchdown pass to Bijan Robinson in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Falcons moved into a firstplace tie in the woeful NFC South by beating the New Orleans Saints.

The Saints were limited by injury problems at wide receiver after losing Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh). New Orleans still outgained the Falcons 444397 as Derek Carr passed for 304 yards but had to settle for five field goals by Blake Grupe.