Texans lean on defense in victory over Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE -- Typically, head coach Bill O’Brien talks about how he wants the Houston Texans’ offense to get off to a fast start.

But in Sunday’s 24-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, it was the defense that got them out to an early 7-0 lead.

Six plays into the game, cornerback Kareem Jackson jumped in front of Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns to intercept a Black Bortles pass and run it back 42 yards for a touchdown. It was the Texans’ first defensive touchdown of the season, and was the start of a good defensive day for Houston.

The Texans entered the game tied for 29th in turnover differential, forcing just six turnovers in eight games. In the first half, Houston had the interception…