Title: Trevor Lawrence to Miss First Game of His Career; C.J. Beathard to Start in His Place for Jacksonville Jaguars
In a surprising turn of events, Trevor Lawrence, the star quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, will be sidelined for his first game ever due to a shoulder injury. However, the team has confirmed that backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will step in and start in Lawrence’s absence.
Throughout this season, Lawrence has displayed his resilience and ability to play through injuries. Unfortunately, his latest shoulder injury proved to be too severe to recover from within a single week. Prior to this setback, Lawrence had played 15 games, completing an impressive 65.5 percent of his throws for 3,736 yards, along with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He had also showcased his athleticism on the field, rushing for 329 yards and scoring four touchdowns.
Since being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Lawrence has started all 49 consecutive games for the Jaguars. This marks the first time he will miss a single game in his young career.
Stepping in for Lawrence, Beathard has shown promise in previous game appearances. He finished last week’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completing 11-of-15 passes for 94 yards and throwing a touchdown. In total, Beathard has appeared in six games this year, completing 23-of-29 passes for 171 yards. However, it is important to note that the upcoming game against the New York Jets will be Beathard’s first start since his time with the San Francisco 49ers three years ago. His career record stands at 2-10 in 12 starts.
With the Jaguars currently tied with two other teams for the top spot in the AFC South with an 8-7 record, the upcoming game against the Jets is crucial for Beathard’s start. Jacksonville has endured a challenging stretch, losing four consecutive games since Week 13 after initially boasting an impressive 8-3 record.
As fans eagerly await Beathard’s performance, Lawrence’s absence will undoubtedly be felt. However, the team remains hopeful that their backup quarterback can step up and help guide the Jaguars back to their winning ways.
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