Jackson’s pick-six helps lead Texans over Jaguars

Former Westside standout Kareem Jackson had a big game in Houston’s 24-21 win over Jacksonville on Sunday.

Jackson finished with six tackles and returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown less than five minutes into the game. That was Jackson’s first interception this season and the 13th of his NFL career.

Here’s a look at how the other Middle Georgians in the NFL fared this weekend:

Darqueze Dennard (Twiggs County) Cincinnati: Six tackles against the New York Giants

Bud Dupree (Wilkinson County) Pittsburgh: Injured list.

Leonard Floyd (Dodge County) Chicago: Five tackles, 1 1/2 sack, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits and one pass defensed against Tampa Bay.

Casey Hayward (Perry) San Diego: Two tackles, one pass defensed against Miami.

Charles Johnson (Hawkinsville) Carolina: Five tackles,  1/2 sack and one quarterback hit against Kansas City.

Abry Jones (Northside) Jacksonville: Two tackles against Houston.

Marquette King (Rutland) Oakland: Off week.

Keith Mumphery (Dooly County) Houston: Played 20 plays on offense and seven plays on special teams against Jacksonville.

Steven Nelson (Northside) Kansas City: Six tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed against Carolina.

Demarcus Robinson (Peach County) Kansas City: Played 18 plays on special teams against Carolina.

DeAndre Smelter (Tattnall Square) San Francisco: Practice squad.

Demaryius Thomas (West Laurens) Denver: Eight catches for 87 yards and one touchdown against New Orleans.

Erik Walden (Dublin) Indianapolis: Off week.

This story was originally published November 15, 2016 at 11:59 AM with the headline "Jackson’s pick-six helps lead Texans over Jaguars."