The good news: Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are getting in position to win. But the second-year quarterback is still looking for a way to close out those late-game battles — and that's a crucial next step.
“Obviously, you’re frustrated,” Lawrence said Wednesday after the Jaguars practiced at TIAA Bank Field in preparation for their trip to London on Sunday to face the Denver Broncos . “You didn’t get it done. It goes through me in those situations at the end of the game but I think everybody’s doing their part. There’s a lot to learn and I think having that next-play mentality is something we’re getting better [at] as an offense.
He threw an interception after reaching the Jags’ 44 with 1:19 left against the Commanders; was sacked and fumbled at the Jags’ 21 with 1:54 left against the Eagles; and came up empty on two possessions against the Texans, losing the ball on downs at midfield and getting intercepted on the final play of the game from his own 47.
The Jaguars did get fortunate on that drive more than once. An illegal use of hands penalty against safety Dane Belton erased an interception and an 8-yard return to the Jaguars’ 40 by cornerback Fabian Moreau. That came one play after a sack by Dexter Lawrence was wiped out because of a defensive holding call on Adoree Jackson.
In the first three losses of the season, Lawrence was eight of 20 for 52 yards and two turnovers in the final 3:11, for a passer rating of 27.08.