Trevor Lawrence skips rushing touchdown to run clock in Jaguars' win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars opted not to score a rushing touchdown in a 35-6 victory over New England on September 27, 2026. With over eight minutes left in the game, he gave himself up at the 1-yard line to keep the clock running. Lawrence acknowledged that it may have been an unnecessary decision due to the game time remaining, although his team scored on the next play. The choice is expected to generate mixed reactions in the fantasy football community.
- •Lawrence threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Running back Bhayshul Tuten scored after Lawrence's decision.
- •The Jaguars improved their record with the win over New England.
- •Lawrence's teammates joked about his choice on the sideline.
- •Coach Liam Coen accepted responsibility for the call.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence expects fantasy football praise and ire after passing up a rushing TD
"Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence expects praise and ire in the fantasy football world for passing up an easy rushing touchdown against New England on Sunday. Lawrence gave himself up at the 1-yard line with more than eight minutes to play in a lopsided game. “It’s something we talk about all the time, potentially, in those situations, like going down, keeping the clock running,” Lawrence said following the 35-6 victory.
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