The former Clemson quarterback powered the Jacksonville Jaguars to their seventh consecutive win Sunday, accounting for both touchdowns in a 23–17 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts that pushed Jacksonville to the doorstep of a division title.
Lawrence rushed for two scores — a 4-yard run in the second quarter and a 6-yard dash in the third — offsetting a rare quiet day through the air. It marked the first time since early November that Lawrence failed to throw a touchdown pass, yet his impact never waned.
Winning Without the Stat Sheet Shine
Lawrence finished 23 of 37 for 263 yards and added eight carries for 26 yards, controlling the game with poise and situational awareness. His interception Sunday snapped a clean streak dating back to late November, and his five-game run of multiple passing touchdowns — tied for a franchise record — came to an end.
None of it mattered.
Over his last five games, Lawrence has thrown for 1,345 yards with 16 total touchdowns and just one interception, a stretch that has propelled Jacksonville from contender to front-runner as the postseason approaches.
Division Title Within Reach
At 12–4, the Jaguars have already secured a playoff berth and can clinch the AFC South title with a home win next week against the Tennessee Titans. It would mark Jacksonville’s first division championship since 2022 and keep the door open for a potential top seed in the AFC.
The late-season surge has also shifted the league’s betting landscape.
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Finishing the Job
Lawrence made it clear the focus now turns to one final step.
“It’s a long season, and you never know how it’s going to play out, but we have all the confidence in the world in our locker room that it should be us,” Lawrence said. “We’ve got to finish the job next week.”
With momentum, health, and belief aligned, Jacksonville enters Week 18 knowing exactly what’s at stake — and trusting the quarterback who continues to find ways to win, even when the script changes.