Dan Orlovsky says Trevor Lawrence finally played like the franchise QB

Trevor Lawrence didn’t just manage the game — he owned it.

After Jacksonville’s primetime win, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky delivered the kind of analysis that should make every Jaguars fan sit up: “When was the last time the Jaguars won a football game because of Trevor Lawrence? Last night was the first time in a long time.”

For Orlovsky, it wasn’t about the stat line. It was about swagger. “He played with edge. He played with attitude. He played with confidence and moxie,” Orlovsky said. “We’ve been begging Trevor Lawrence—don’t be so robotic. You’re a freak athlete. Take off with your legs and be impactful to the game.”

A Different Trevor

Lawrence did exactly that. Instead of standing static in the pocket, he attacked open space, turned scrambles into chunk plays, and made confident, decisive throws on the move. The Jaguars’ offensive staff helped unlock him, putting him under center more, using play-action, and finally blending run-pass balance.

“Put the quarterback under center, run the football, have a little play action, a little balance through offense,” Orlovsky explained. “It goes a long way.”

That combination—aggressive play-calling and a confident quarterback—turned Jacksonville’s offense into something dangerous again.

A Turning Point for the Jaguars

For two years, fans and analysts have been waiting for that version of Trevor Lawrence. The one who doesn’t overthink. The one who uses his 6'6" frame and mobility as weapons, not insurance policies.

Orlovsky pointed back to an earlier sideline exchange between Lawrence and offensive coordinator Liam Coen during the Bengals game: a moment that showed frustration, but also passion. “It feels like for years we’ve been begging him,” Orlovsky said. “And that’s the story of the game. I think it’s the story of the moment for the rest of the season.”

If this version of Lawrence sticks—the one who plays with emotion and freedom—Jacksonville’s ceiling just got a lot higher.