Overview

• Trevor Lawrence said he will not revisit last December’s concussion-causing hit and does not plan to engage Azeez Al-Shaair beyond the pregame coin toss.
• Azeez Al-Shaair, suspended three games last season for the late hit, said he will not alter his aggressive approach and expects a hostile reception.
• The December play triggered a sideline-clearing brawl and a fan threw a water bottle that struck Al-Shaair as he left the field after his ejection.
• NFL executive Jon Runyan previously cited Al-Shaair’s lack of sportsmanship in announcing the suspension, which the linebacker says damaged his reputation and led to a difficult stretch.
• Houston enters Week 3 at 0-2 and has not lost at Jacksonville since 2017, while the Jaguars are 1-1 and emphasizing a focus on winning rather than payback.