The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a tear, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence is leading the charge. With his latest performance against the New York Jets, Lawrence has solidified his position as one of the most dominant players in the NFL. The Jaguars' 48-20 rout over the Jets marked their fifth consecutive win, with four of those victories coming by 17 or more points. As a result, the team is now sitting pretty with a 99% chance to make the playoffs and a 65% chance to win the AFC South, according to ESPN Analytics.
Lawrence's impressive stats are a major factor in the Jaguars' success. Over the past seven games, he has thrown 14 touchdown passes, 6 interceptions, and 4 rushing touchdowns. He has also led two game-winning drives and thrown a league-high six go-ahead TD passes in that span. Against the Jets, Lawrence completed 11 of 14 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns on throws of 10-plus yards downfield, showcasing his ability to make big plays. He also threw for a career-high 150 yards against the blitz and posted the best passer rating of his career (136.7).
"I don't think I ever seen Trevor like this," said Travis Etienne Jr., Lawrence's teammate and friend. "We won a national championship together and I feel like he's just out there. He's on fire, man."
Etienne's assessment is spot on, as Lawrence has been playing some of the best football of his life. Despite suffering a jammed index finger on his right (throwing) hand, Lawrence continued to dominate, throwing three more TD passes before exiting the game with 10:32 to play. One of his most impressive completions came on a 33-yard pass to Parker Washington on a third-and-10, where he evaded pressure, rolled to his left, and unloaded the pass just before getting hit by Jets edge rusher Will McDonald IV.
Lawrence's confidence is at an all-time high, and it's evident in his play. "There's been times where I've felt that way but definitely this is as confident as I've felt," he said. "Just the feeling in our locker room and our team and our offense, it's been fun. So we have to continue to build on that and can't get complacent. There's still a lot more ahead of us. Some big games are coming up, so we have to continue to push and get better."
As the Jaguars look to continue their winning streak, they will face a tough test in Denver next Sunday. However, with Lawrence at the helm, they are confident in their ability to come out on top. Coach Liam Coen praised Lawrence's preparation and leadership, saying, "Very proud of Trevor and his preparation, the way that he's practiced, the way that he's continued to lead our offense and do what we're asking him to do. He's playing at a high level right now." With their sights set on the playoffs, the Jaguars are ready to take on whatever challenges come their way, and with Lawrence leading the charge, they are a force to be reckoned with.
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