Sleeper of the Game presented by Mattress Firm is adapted from a pregame conversation between Marc Vandermeer and John Harris.

Vandermeer's Sleeper

Jaylin Noel has emerged as a dynamic force on special teams, and his impact could be the difference-maker in Sunday's crucial matchup against Jacksonville.

"I am building off of what you just said about special teams. Jaylin Noel," Marc Vandermeer said when selecting his Sleeper of the Game presented by Mattress Firm. "With Jaylin Noel back in the return game, he had two massive kick returns, and then he had the incredible punt return."

The comparison to Houston's past success in Jacksonville is striking. Two years ago, Andrew Beck's kick return for a touchdown helped fuel a Texans victory in this same venue. "Beck kickoff return for a touc

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