Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson was mostly coy when asked about quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s sprained left knee. Pederson called Lawrence “day to day” and said he was sore but feeling better. Pederson also said he wouldn’t know whether Lawrence would play Thursday night at New Orleans until game time.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence waves to fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla.
When pressed about specifics regarding Lawrence’s injury, Pederson said: “That’s out of my realm. That’s out of my jurisdiction.”on Sunday. Pederson defended having Lawrence in the game with a 14-point late lead and the play call that had Lawrence rolling out on third-and-7 at the Indy 16 behind an offensive line that was without both starting guards.
Lawrence completed 20 of 30 passes for 181 yards, with two touchdown passes and an interception in Jacksonville’s third consecutive victory. He wasn’t limping after the game, but he did leave the stadium wearing a knee brace. Added receiver Christian Kirk: “He’s tough. I know he’s dealing with whatever he’s dealing with, but pretty sure he’ll be all right.”Jacksonville’s defense has been the team’s biggest surprise. The unit has been stingy against the run, leads the NFL with 15 takeaways and has allowed 21 or fewer points in five of six games this season.
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