Jaguars get key contributions from backups in win

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars used some unexpected plays from unheralded newcomers to stay in position for an AFC playoff berth that once seemed unlikely.

Former University of Nebraska at Omaha star quarterback Zach Miller was 1 of the unexpected stars in Sunday's 23-18 win over Houston. Miller had the team's longest reception of the season, the longest by a tight end in franchise history.

Miller was drafted in the sixth round in April and is learning to play tight end. He had seven catches for 51 yards in Jacksonville's first 11 games, and then hauled in a 62-yarder against Houston that set up quarterback David Garrard's second TD pass.

It was the longest pass play of Garrard's career. It also could have been a sign of things to come from Miller. The Jaguars hope he'll develop into a versatile tight end.

Miller says his speed is an advantage but he needs to learn to be a better blocker.

 

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