Trevor Lawrence Slides at 1-Yard Line in Jaguars' 35-6 Win
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 28
Trevor Lawrence Slides at 1-Yard Line in Jaguars' 35-6 Win
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 28
Summary
Trevor Lawrence stopped at the 1-yard line on a fourth-quarter keeper instead of scoring, with Jacksonville already ahead 28-6 and under nine minutes remaining.
Lawrence appeared to trade a near-certain rushing touchdown for clock burn, a choice meant to protect the lead even though a score would have pushed the Jaguars up by four possessions.
Three touchdown passes from Lawrence still powered a 35-6 rout of New England, whose offense managed only two field goals all game.
The slide quickly drew backlash from fantasy and betting audiences, then gained more attention when Lawrence gave a tongue-in-cheek postgame answer about the decision.
The odd moment came as Jacksonville builds on last season's 13-4 finish and early control of the AFC South.