The Jacksonville Jaguars fell to the Houston Texans 23-20 on Sunday in a game overshadowed by the loss of quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a concussion.
Lawrence sustained the injury after a hard hit by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during a slide, prompting his immediate removal from the game and entry into the NFL’s concussion protocol. The incident led to on-field altercations, culminating in the ejections of Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones.
In Lawrence’s absence, backup quarterback Mac Jones stepped up, throwing two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington to cut a 23-6 deficit to just three points. Despite the valiant late effort, Jacksonville fell short, with the loss officially eliminating them from the AFC South race.
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HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS
- LB Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville Jaguars (83.3)
- WR Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars (81.2)
- CB Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans (80.8)
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was heavily tested on Sunday, being targeted eight times. While he allowed two catches for 66 yards — including a 56-yard reception — Stingley more than made up for the big play with three forced incompletions, an interception, and another dropped pick. He also contributed a defensive stop in coverage, holding quarterbacks to a mere 21.9 passer rating when throwing his way.
ADVANCED BOX SCORE
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