Trevor Lawrence absolutely TORCHED the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, completing 18-of-23 passes for 245 yards and a ridiculous 4 touchdowns. He was only sacked once, just an unbelievably dominant performance that sets a serious tone for the Jacksonville Jaguars heading into their Week 2 matchup. This guy is playing on another level right now, making the Jaguars a seriously tough challenge for the Denver Broncos in their first home game of the season this Sunday.
Jags Rolling Early Despite Offseason Losses
The Jaguars were AFC South champions last season, going 13-4 in Liam Coen’s first year leading the team. They impressed a lot of people, even if they did end up losing to the Buffalo Bills in the Wildcard Round. The offseason for the Jags was all about continuity, opting to re-sign key players and restructure contracts since they were pretty tight on cap space. They did add running back Chris Rodriguez on a two-year deal and traded for offensive lineman Daniel Faalele, though Faalele is sidelined for Week 2 with a foot injury.
But listen, they lost some big names. Running back Travis Etienne signed a big deal with the New Orleans Saints, and versatile linebacker Devin Loyd went to the Carolina Panthers for a three-year, $45 million contract. Those guys were huge in their turnaround last season, so seeing the Jaguars dominate Week 1 without them is a statement. In the draft, they didn’t have a first-rounder but added 10 players on Day 2 and 3. Tight end Nate Boerkircher was a surprise second-round pick, and Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon is already set to start at left guard against Denver.
Trevor Lawrence Is Unlocking Another Gear
Can you believe it’s Trevor Lawrence’s sixth year in the league? Some folks might have said he hadn’t fully lived up to that top-pick hype from college, but he put together a rebound season last year. Lawrence had his best outing ever in 2025, throwing for 4,007 yards, 29 touchdowns, and only 12 interceptions. That’s solid, but what he did in Week 1 against the Browns? That was pure fire.
He even had a big game against the Broncos last season in Week 16, going 23-of-36 for 279 yards and 3 touchdowns. The guy has shown he can get it done, and now he looks like he’s taken another leap.
The Jaguars are rolling into Denver this Sunday, and Lawrence is proving he’s the real deal. The Broncos have to be ready for an absolute battle. Can Lawrence keep this insane pace going? We’re all watching.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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