Trevor Lawrence kneeled at the 1-yard line instead of scoring TD, and his explanation makes sense

The Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots ' Week 3 showdown felt like an early taste of the AFC Playoffs when the 2026 schedule was announced. Just a few weeks into the new season, these two teams already seem headed in opposite directions: the Jags feel like a rising Super Bowl contender with a stud quarterback, while the Patriots are experiencing the dreaded Super Bowl hangover as Drake Maye continues to regress against a tougher schedule .

The Jaguars beat the Patriots, 35-6, on Sunday in a dominant performance across all four quarters. Maye was horrendous for New England , turning the ball over three times and looking like a broken quarterback throughout the game. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence quietly executed the Jacksonville offense at a high level, finishing with three passing touchdowns and one interception while adding 182 yards through the air.