JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Al from Fruit Cove

The Jags are 4-2 and still have a two-game lead in the division. And if you had told us that they would win four of their first six games, in what looked to be the toughest stretch of the schedule, we certainly would have taken that. But somehow it feels disappointing, doesn't it? We see issues with the defensive line not getting pressure on the quarterback, we stress as opponents regularly get chunk plays, we wonder why we struggle so much in goal-to-go situations, we question why we get so many flags. Why does it seem impossible to be proud and happy at this point?

It's hard for Jaguars fans to feel proud and happy this morning because the Jaguars lost, 34-31, Sunday to the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in a game they could have won. They rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to lose when Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbain made a 49-yard field goal on the game's final play, so instead of leading the AFC South by three games with a four-game lead over a very good – and very resilient – Texans team, they lead the division by two games over the Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. Nothing feels, smells, tastes or looks good when you lose. That's particularly true when there were a slew of key – and questionable – penalties, and when your defense can't get a big stop late in a key situation. Yes, the Jaguars struggled to rush the passer again Sunday. Yes, they allowed waaaay too many big plays. But the Jaguars overall have not struggled in offensive goal-to-go situations this season and they scored touchdowns on three of four offensive possessions inside the Texans' 20-yard line Sunday, so they are not bad in the least in that area. Losing sucks and Sunday in that sense sucked big-time for the Jaguars. Sunday was not a day for smiles or laughter. When will those things come? When a few days pass and fans realize the Jaguars lead the AFC South and remain a very serious contender. Onward ho.

Fred from Naples, FL

I am convinced now more than ever we will be active before the trade deadline to get a pass-rusher. Defensive ends Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker were non-existent Sunday. Not even a lot of pressures. They just don't come through in big games.

This is fair regarding Sunday and it applies to the entire season. I will reiterate here for the sake of keeping Sunday's game in perspective that neither team got significant pressure, with neither team registering a sack and the teams combining for just five pressures. Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen said after Sunday's game that Wembley Stadium is a difficult venue for defenses. There was a lot of slipping and sliding going on Sunday, which makes life tough for pass-rushers and defensive backs. No, the Jaguars weren't good enough defensively Sunday. And the pass rush overall must be better, particularly late in games. But Coen's thoughts on the matter are pertinent given the conditions.

Edward from Los Angeles, CA

I fully expected the Jags to split with the Texans, so this loss didn't really surprise me. Nevertheless, I can't shake the feeling they win this one with a proper homefield advantage. Thoughts?

Sure. Maybe.

Brandon from Arkansas

One time is an accident, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern. The BTJ drops are just ridiculous and are actually costing the Jags points. I don't know if it can be fixed. May be time to see what the trade value is for a safety or secondary help. What say you?

Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. dropped a very catchable pass on the first drive of the game Sunday. He couldn't catch a tougher opportunity late in the first half. A strong argument can be made that both plays cost the Jaguars points and momentum. He didn't play the second half Sunday. Drops remain an issue. A very serious issue. And they certainly are a pattern. I also don't know if it can be fixed. I don't know the trade value at this point. I say, "Stay tuned," because I'm not sure what else there is to say.

Dave from Los Angeles, CA

Pass D is officially a concern. Also, gimme more Josh Cameron and Travis Hunter at wide receiver. I feel bad for BTJ, but it just doesn't seem to be happening. It's a real bummer and hopefully he can turn it around.

I expect you will continue to see more Cameron and Hunter at wide receiver.

James from Titusville, NJ

Penalties, penalties, penalties, John. Seriously, when are these refs going to receive penalties for their clearly horrendous officiating? They absolutely were a factor Sunday, which should never be in the equation.

We discussed this extensively in O-Zone Late Night and I expect we'll keep discussing it until we don't. The officiating has been over-officious for the Jaguars for the last three weeks. Multiple calls Sunday against the Jaguars seemed questionable. The officiating also has been over-officious for a lot of teams through six games. I don't know how many calls were questionable for other teams because I don't cover those teams. I do know it has reached the point that it's frustrating. That doesn't mean it's a conspiracy. That doesn't mean the league is trying to hurt the Jaguars. It does mean it's understandable for the Jaguars and their fans to be frustrated after Sunday.

Nick from Annapolis, MD

It's always coaching in the NFL, but I don't get kicking that field goal to tie it. It's so hard to stop a team from getting a field goal in that situation.

This has been a major O-Zone topic since game's end, with Coen opting for a successful 60-yard field goal by kicker Cam Little that tied the game 31-31 with 1:55 remaining. The Texans indeed drove 36 yards in seven plays for a 49-yard game-winning field goal by kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn. It seemed from this view like a very difficult decision for Coen. The Jaguars faced fourth-and-4 at the Texans 42 at the time of the field goal. A 60-yard field goal was risky. Going for it on fourth-and-4 against a very good Texans defense also was risky. I don't know that there was a good choice.

Bradley from Death Valley, CA

I think Liam Coen is an amazing head coach and honestly considering where the Jaguars are right now—the state of the franchise, if you will – there is no other coach anywhere I would rather have the job than him. He is also getting better. One fer Liam?

One fer Coen? Absolutely.

JT from Palm Coast, FL

The Texans started their run after beating us last year. Different year, different game, but this feels similar still. Every game is important, but this one feels a little worse than a "normal" loss.

Losses to division opponents expected to contend for the postseason always feel worse than "normal" losses. The Texans indeed started their "run" last season by beating the Jaguars – the start of a nine-game winning streak to end their regular season. The Jaguars started their own "run" at essentially the same time, winning their last eight regular-season games to win the AFC South at 13-4 – a game ahead of the Texans. This is a rivalry. Both teams are good. Stay tuned.

Glenn from Schofield Barracks, HI

The end-zone interception was brutal and shouldn't have been thrown. That said, so was the holding call on Strange. Have you ever seen a team have so many touchdowns taken off the board by the refs? Not the first questionable penalty this season to take points off the board. This is getting hard to watch.

You're referencing what, by any measure, was a questionable holding call on Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange Sunday that negated a 3-yard touchdown run by Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten in the second quarter. This was made more frustrating for the Jaguars when Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter intercepted Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the end zone two players later. Tuten's would-be touchdown marked the Jaguars' fourth touchdown negated by penalty in the last four games, the third for Tuten. That's a lot. Frustration is understandable.

Wayne from Jacksonville

As a diehard Jags fan, I watched the holding penalty call several times and you can see a jersey or towel being pulled. It's a frustrating penalty, but not as atrocious call as everyone seems to make it out to be. Am I alone here O? How did you see it?

This references Strange's holding penalty again. I saw it as a penalty on first glance because I saw a stretched towel, but it's maybe – just maybe – a bit of a stretch to think a towel being held dramatically changed the outcome of the play.

Jim from Jax

And once again, they let the Texans back in the race when they had a chance to crush their hopes

Yes, they did.