Trevor Lawrence Suffers Serious Concussion, Ruled Out for Week 14; Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended for Three Games
In a brutal turn of events, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a serious concussion following a violent hit in their Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans. The injury occurred late in the game when Lawrence took a heavy blow to the head from linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Lawrence was immediately ruled out for the remainder of the game, and early reports suggest he will likely miss the Jaguars’ Week 14 contest as well.
The NFL has responded to the hit by suspending Al-Shaair for three games for his role in the incident. The league determined that Al-Shaair’s hit was not only unnecessary but also placed Lawrence in significant danger, violating player safety protocols. The suspension marks a significant disciplinary move to protect players from head injuries, which have become a major focus of league officials.
Fantasy football managers, particularly those with Lawrence as their starting quarterback, will certainly feel the sting of his absence—especially with several teams already on bye in Week 14. With Lawrence sidelined, the Jaguars will likely turn to backup quarterback Mac Jones to lead the offense. Fantasy owners of key Jaguars weapons—such as rookie sensation Brian Thomas Jr., tight end Evan Engram, and running back Travis Etienne—will also need to lower expectations, as Mac Jones will be under center in place of Lawrence. The impact of Lawrence’s injury will reverberate across both real and fantasy football, as the Jaguars’ offense, which had been clicking with Lawrence at the helm, faces an uncertain road ahead.
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Week 13 Trap Game Looming for the Texans
If there was a shred of hope for the Jaguars to salvage this season, it was lost when an injury to Trevor Lawrence looked to have sidelined him. Now it appears that Lawrence will make his return in week 13, per an NFL.com report.
If Lawrence were to reinjure himself this late in the season, this decision could impact his availability for 25-26. With their current record, they are contenders for the number one pick in next year’s draft. So why risk your franchise QB and your draft capital?
This is clearly a dance between the front office and the coaching staff. Many analysts, including myself, believed Doug Pederson would not see week 13 as Head Coach of the Jaguars. With Pederson remaining, the Lawerence start looks to be a prove it moment for Pederson. If Pederson still has this locker room, be prepared for the Jaguars to show up like they have something to play for.
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Jaguars QB Held Out Sunday with Non-Throwing Shoulder Injury
Concern in Duval has risen this week, as QB Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out for the second consecutive week. What is of greater concern is that Ian Rapoport reported that Lawrence is “weigh(ing) options,” in regards to surgery.
Mac Jones will get the start again. Mac entered the league with a solid college pedigree and excellent draft capital as the 15th overall pick in the 2021 draft. his opportunities were stifled by a Patriots team that was grasping for an identity after Tom Brady’s departure, and the talent vacuum of a full rebuild.
Jones is now surrounded by the strongest cast of position players he has ever taken the field with in his still short NFL career. Brian Thomas Jr. is a rookie breakout, Evan Engram continues to be a sure handed mismatch at TE, and running back Travis Etienne is quality check-down option.
Jones looked terrible in his debut as a starter for the Jaguars. However, with his pedigree and an opportunity to audition for a new contract, I believe Jones will exceed expectations going forward.
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Trevor Lawrence is dealing with a shoulder injury.
The Jaguars season is fading like the failed pass attempt to D’Ernest Johnson Sunday when the game was on line. The Jaguars are already sitting last in the division behind the wayward Tennessee Titans. Their receiver room has been decimated with injury and now the $275 million dollar man, QB Trevor Lawrence, is limited with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. There is no clarity on his participation this week and beyond.
This morning Ian Rapoport reported “Lawrence (left shoulder) continues to get treatment and weigh options for the future, sources say he’s considered unlikely to play Sunday.” Lawrence is currently carrying a questionable designation. He has not officially been ruled out for Sunday, but the more concerning part of the message is the “weigh options” statement. The addition of C.J. Beathard to the roster does not bode well for Lawrence hopefuls.
With the team on the skid and the general sentiment that coach Doug Pederson and his staff are on thin ice, could the front office be looking to put Lawrence on the shelf and punt on this season? With a 2-7 record they are not just sitting last place in the division, but tied for last place in the league. It’s early to tell, but this feels like a move towards the race to the bottom.
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Quarterback Trevor Lawrence signs a 5-year extension worth $275 million, with $200 million guaranteed.
The former number 1 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft Trevor Lawrence will stay in Jacksonville after signing a 5-year extension worth $275 million with $200 million guaranteed. Lawrence had a rocky start to his career after Urban Meyer’s horrendous but thankfully short lived tenure as head coach. This is an excellent deal for both player and team, as they can continue to grow with Lawrence.
Lawrence’s own injuries along with his offensive line had hamstrung his production last season. With the new investments in the offensive line and at wide receiver, look for Lawrence to have his best season yet. A top ten season is in the cards for the former Clemson Tiger. Lawrence is an absolute steal ranking QB14 in ADP. I expect that to creep up closer to top 10 as the season’s kick off nears. Lawrence is a QB to target in all formats.
Trevor Lawrence has been ruled OUT for Week 17.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has never missed a game. The third-year veteran has had some scares but has always shown up the next week for the start. The 2023 season has been “built different” as far as injuries are concerned, and for the first time in the last 49 Jaguars contests, Lawrence will not play.
Lawrence suffered an ankle injury that forced him to leave the game in Week 13. There was speculation he would miss the next week, but he played. In Week 16 he left the game with a shoulder injury, making way for backup C.J. Beathard. Over the course of the practice week, the shoulder injury was determined to be to severe to overcome. Beathard will get the start vs. the Carolina Panthers.
Unless you are competing for a Fantasy Championship in a deep league, or have zero other options, Beathard should remain ignored. While he has filled in admirably in a very limited capacity this season, he faces a Carolina Panthers pass defense that makes for terrible matchups for GOOD quarterbacks.
