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WILL DICKEY/The Times-Union Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Justin Durant runs after catching a tipped ball for an interception in the third quarter of Jacksonvillea TMs 23-18 victory over Houston on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars used some unexpected plays from unheralded newcomers to stay in position for an AFC playoff berth that once seemed unlikely.

RICK WILSON/The Times-Union Jaguars safety Gerald Alexander leaps into the air to intercept a Houston Texans pass with 8:03 to play in the game during the Jaguars' 23-18 victory Sunday.

Gerald Alexander will be the guest on Jaguars All Access tonight at 7 p.m. on CBS47.

Jacksonville saw its star back stuffed on a fourth-and-goal, gave up a safety and muffed a punt.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio downplayed its significance. But San Francisco's use of the spread offense Sunday played a major role in its success during a 20-3 victory over the Jaguars , raising the question of whether the defense was adequately prepared.

Some players want it. Their coaches keep downplaying it. But regardless of what's said, there's a good chance the 49ers will operate - at times - out of a spread attack when they play host to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Still ailing from a concussion sustained last week against the New York Jets , Durant is listed as doubtful on Jacksonville's injury report.

Durant sought treatment after the game and the doctors haven't yet cleared him to return to practice.

Jaguars starting LB and second-leading tackler Justin Durant is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Bills .

RICK WILSON/The Times-UnionTitans receiver Justin Gage catches a pass in front of Jaguars defensive back Reggie Nelson in the third quarter on Nov.

A Jacksonville Jaguars helmet at their home game against the Detroit Lions at Alltel Stadium on November 14, 2004 in Jacksonville, Florida The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to be without three starters on defense leading up to Sunday's game against the Bills.

The Jacksonville Jaguars insist they have several options to replace injured cornerback Rashean Mathis .

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. Safety Reggie Nelson earned the nickname 'The Eraser' at Florida for his ability to rectify mistakes made by his teammates on defense.

The national anthem will be performed by the United States Coast Guard Glee Club and the honorary captains will be Chief Master Sergeant James A. Roy, U.S Air Force, and Captain Robert O'Brien, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, NY Sector.

New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston and kick returner Justin Miller are inactive for the team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are as healthy as they've been all season coming into this weekend's game against the New York Jets.

Submitted by Michael C. Wright on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 13:02. As promised, here's the rundown of some things you should know about Jacksonville's game today at Tennessee.

While the offense has improved from a year ago, Jacksonville's "D" has regressed.

Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis, who has struggled with injury problems the last two seasons, has had another setback.