Trevor Lawrence explains kneeling at goal line during Jaguars win

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Trevor Lawrence explains kneeling at goal line during Jaguars win
Summary

In a 35-6 victory against New England, Trevor Lawrence opted to kneel at the 1-yard line instead of scoring. This decision, made in the fourth quarter, allowed teammate Bhayshul Tuten to score on the next play. Lawrence commented postgame that he was trying to run down the clock while also supporting Tuten's fantasy owners. The Jaguars improved to 2-1 and will face Cincinnati in Week 4.

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  • •Jaguars defeated the Patriots 35-6 at home.
  • •Lawrence threw three touchdown passes in the game.
  • •Lawrence's kneel set up a touchdown for Bhayshul Tuten.
  • •Jacksonville improves to 2-1 this season.
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  • 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Trevor Lawrence gives hilarious reason for kneeling at the 1-yard line in bizarre Jaguars sequence
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Lawrence could have scored his first rushing touchdown of the season on Sunday, but chose not to break the plane.

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