The Jaguars have one takeaway in four games, and that was a muffed punt by Houston’s Steven Sims. It starts with a lack of pressure up front — the Jaguars have seven sacks in four games — and have dealt with mounting defensive injuries.

After a 24-20 last-minute loss to the Houston Texans (3-1), the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) are in a hole that only the 1992 Los Angeles Chargers climbed out of. But that's not on Pederson or quarterback Trevor Lawrence's mind after another frustrating loss this year.

Times-Union sports columnist grades the Jaguars' performance against the Houston Texans based on execution, effort and game circumstances.