Trevor Lawrence Puts on a First-Half Clinic as Jaguars Roll into Halftime with Commanding Lead
The Jacksonville Jaguars came out firing in Week 15, and by halftime, they’d already made a loud statement. Up 31-10 over the New York Jets, Jacksonville’s offense looked sharp, confident, and - most importantly - in complete control.
At the center of it all? Trevor Lawrence, who delivered the kind of first half that reminds everyone why he was a No. 1 overall pick.
Lawrence was simply dealing. He finished the first two quarters completing 14 of 22 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns.
And he wasn’t just carving up the defense through the air - he added 48 rushing yards on four carries, including a touchdown on the ground. That’s four total touchdowns, all from Lawrence, in just 30 minutes of play.
Every Jaguars touchdown in the first half had his fingerprints on it.
One of the standout plays came late in the second quarter, with Jacksonville facing a third-and-long. Lawrence dropped back and uncorked a deep ball to Parker Washington, who came down with it to convert the big play.
It wasn’t just the execution - it was the swagger. Lawrence followed it up with the iconic Michael Jordan shrug, a nod to just how locked in he was.
That throw helped set up a 33-yard field goal by rookie kicker Cam Little, adding to Jacksonville’s growing lead.
And Lawrence wasn’t done. Before the half ended, he connected with Travis Etienne Jr. for a 20-yard touchdown, putting an exclamation point on a dominant offensive performance. The chemistry between Lawrence and Etienne - a connection that dates back to their Clemson days - continues to be a key piece of Jacksonville’s offensive identity.
Meanwhile, the Jets came into this one limping, with Brady Cook getting the start at quarterback. Cook has held his own under tough circumstances, but the real issue for New York has been on the defensive side. The Jets simply haven’t had an answer for Jacksonville’s tempo, play-calling, or Lawrence’s dual-threat ability.
This game means a lot for the Jaguars, who entered the week sitting atop the AFC South at 9-4. With the Houston Texans hot on their heels, Jacksonville knows every win is crucial if they want to secure the division. The urgency is showing - and so is the execution.
If the Jaguars can maintain this level of play in the second half, they’ll be in great shape heading into Week 16. For now, they’ve built themselves a comfortable 31-10 cushion at the break - and Trevor Lawrence is the reason why.