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Jaguars rule out QB Trevor Lawrence against the Lions and hope to get him back after a bye

Nov. 13, 2024 12:41 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss his second consecutive game because of an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder. Coach Doug Pederson ruled Lawrence out Wednesday and said Mac Jones will start at Detroit (8-1) on Sunday. ...

Something, maybe everything, is amiss with the Jaguars amid a 2-8 start

Nov. 11, 2024 12:16 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Something, maybe everything, is amiss with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s up to owner Shad Khan to figure out what and why. It could happen soon. Khan’s new superyacht, the Kismet, currently is docked along the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville....

Jaguars reach a new offensive low under coach Doug Pederson and without QB Trevor Lawrence

Nov. 10, 2024 18:43 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars reached a new low under coach Doug Pederson. They managed 143 yards — the fifth fewest in franchise history — in a 12-7 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Mac Jones, filling in for injured starter Trevor Lawrence...

Stingy Vikings hold the clawless Jaguars to 143 yards in a 12-7 victory and improve to 7-2

Nov. 10, 2024 17:44 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The only remotely close part of this matchup was the final score. Minnesota's stingy defense held Jacksonville to 143 yards — the fewest in coach Doug Pederson's three seasons — and the Vikings overcame Sam Darnold's three interceptions to beat the...

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'trending toward not playing' against the Vikings

Nov. 08, 2024 11:33 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is “trending toward not playing” because of an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, coach Doug Pederson said Friday. Backup Mac Jones is expected to start against Minnesota (6-2) on Sunday. It would be...

So much for parity as 9 NFL teams have 2 wins through 9 weeks: Analysis

Nov. 08, 2024 08:04 AM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Nine NFL teams have nearly no chance nine weeks into the season. The Patriots, Raiders, Jaguars, Browns, Giants, Saints and Panthers are...

With QB Trevor Lawrence dealing with a sore shoulder, the Jags bring back C.J. Beathard

Nov. 06, 2024 15:48 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — An injury to Trevor Lawrence's non-throwing shoulder prompted the Jacksonville Jaguars to bring back veteran backup C.J. Beathard. The Jaguars (2-7) signed Beathard off Miami's practice squad Wednesday to "give us assurance” in case Lawrence can't play...

Jaguars look clawless and clueless on opening drives, mustering just 3 points in 9 games

Nov. 04, 2024 13:12 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — At the very least, the Jacksonville Jaguars need to scrap the script. It’s clearly not working considering the Jaguars (2-7) have managed just a field goal in nine game-opening drives. They have seven punts, a turnover on downs and a measly three-pointer...

Trevor Lawrence's late interception thwarts fantastic comeback in Philly as Jaguars fall again

Nov. 03, 2024 21:17 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trevor Lawrence led Jacksonville to an implausible rally -- aided in part by Philadelphia's distaste for taking automatic points -- and had a needed road win in his grasp. Lawrence instead wasted his last-chance pass at igniting the Jaguars' biggest win of the...

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson hopeful of a happy homecoming in his Philadelphia return

Oct. 31, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles made his return to Philadelphia this season to say goodbye. His partner in bronze is back this weekend, only Doug Pederson isn’t interested in feel-good farewells or taking a teary stroll down memory lane. Instead, Pederson is coaching for his job...