September 16, 2012; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans running back Ben Tate (44) breaks a tackle by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Shiloh Keo (31) during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Arian Foster ran for 110 yards and a touchdown, Ben Tate added 74 yards and two scores and the Texans dominated from the opening kickoff in a 27-7 win at Jacksonville on Sunday.
The Texans improved to 2-0 for the third consecutive season by winning their fourth in a row against the AFC South rival Jaguars, who started 0-2 for the third time in the last five years.
Jacksonville, which has never had a winning record after dropping its first two games, was far from competitive in the latest meeting.
The Texans gained 242 yards in the first half while building a 17-0 lead. Foster ran for 69 yards and a score. Tate added 49 and a touchdown. Matt Schaub, using mostly short throws, picked apart Jacksonville's defense.
The Jaguars were even worse on offense, finishing with a franchise-low 117 yards.
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