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Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (leg) will have an MRI on Wednesday, but coach Mike Mularkey said on Monday that "he doesn't expect to have him available" for Sunday's game against Houston.Fantasy Spin:Maurice Jones-Drew took over and accumulated 95 yards on 22 touches. Coming into camp the week before the season began, MJD looked sluggish, but that should improve each week. Jennings, when healthy, will return to his backup role.
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