The Jaguars returned to the friendly confines of EverBank Stadium on Saturday Night after a 222-day absence. In dire need of a complete reset, the 275-million-dollar man, Trevor Lawrence saw two series of action, and overall looked in control with Press Taylor calling offensive plays.
Lawrence’s opening drive was set up by an electric 74-yard kickoff return from Parker Washington. With starting field position at the Chiefs twenty-yard line, Lawrence eventually hooked up with Travis Etienne on a 9-yard touchdown reception.
Etienne never fully got on track on four rushing attempts, gaining just three yards, but the primary takeaway should be that on their opening pair of possessions, Etienne was the primary focus. Lawrence’s longest completion of the night came on a 20-yard dig route to newcomer Gabe Davis. To the delight of Jaguars fans, the rookie Brian Thomas Jr got in on the action with a 41-yard reception over Joshua Williams with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter, his 4.3 40-yard dash speed on full display.