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Offense Shows Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\nRunning back Travis Etienne Jr.<\/a>\u00a0led the charge with 143 rushing yards, including a highlight-reel 71-yard sprint that set up a touchdown.<\/p>\nTrevor Lawrence<\/a>, however, looked like the same \u201caverage at best<\/a>\u201d quarterback fans in Duval have come to know. He flashed elite talent at times\u2014such as a pinpoint throw to Brenton Strange<\/a>\u2014but just as often sailed passes or missed wide-open targets. That inconsistency continues to be a concern; Sunday was more of the same old Trevor, leaving lingering questions about whether he can take the next step this season.<\/p>\nIt was also a surprisingly quiet day for second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr.<\/a>, who caught just one pass for 11 yards. Still, he contributed by taking an end-around into the end zone for a touchdown, showing that Coen can find creative ways to involve his playmakers even when the passing game isn\u2019t clicking.<\/p>\nDefense Takes Over<\/strong><\/h3>\nLinebacker Foye Oluokun<\/a> was a force, tallying 10 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception that directly led to points. Jacksonville\u2019s secondary played aggressively, keeping Bryce Young uncomfortable throughout the day.<\/p>\nThe main concern, however, was the lack of a consistent pass rush. While Josh Hines-Allen<\/a> generated eight pressures, the Jaguars recorded only one sack, and Young repeatedly escaped pressure for first-down scrambles. The front four will need to finish plays more consistently against stronger offensive lines to truly compete in the AFC.<\/p>\nRookie Spotlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Trevor Lawrence<\/a>, however, looked like the same \u201caverage at best<\/a>\u201d quarterback fans in Duval have come to know. He flashed elite talent at times\u2014such as a pinpoint throw to Brenton Strange<\/a>\u2014but just as often sailed passes or missed wide-open targets. That inconsistency continues to be a concern; Sunday was more of the same old Trevor, leaving lingering questions about whether he can take the next step this season.<\/p>\n It was also a surprisingly quiet day for second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr.<\/a>, who caught just one pass for 11 yards. Still, he contributed by taking an end-around into the end zone for a touchdown, showing that Coen can find creative ways to involve his playmakers even when the passing game isn\u2019t clicking.<\/p>\n Linebacker Foye Oluokun<\/a> was a force, tallying 10 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception that directly led to points. Jacksonville\u2019s secondary played aggressively, keeping Bryce Young uncomfortable throughout the day.<\/p>\n The main concern, however, was the lack of a consistent pass rush. While Josh Hines-Allen<\/a> generated eight pressures, the Jaguars recorded only one sack, and Young repeatedly escaped pressure for first-down scrambles. The front four will need to finish plays more consistently against stronger offensive lines to truly compete in the AFC.<\/p>\nDefense Takes Over<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rookie Spotlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n