JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars seemingly locked up No. 16 in Week 16. It was winning by losing, and it was 14 games in the making.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars seemingly locked up No.16 in Week 16. It was winning by losing, and it was 14 games in the making. Getting the opportunity to draft Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence became as close to a reality as possible for the small-market team that’s spent the better part of two decades searching for a franchise QB. The potential game-changing moment came on the same day the Jaguars reached a new low for losing. Mitchell Trubisky accounted for three scores, including two TD passes to Jimmy Graham, and Chicago pounded Jacksonville 41-17 Sunday. The game meant as much to the Jaguars’ long-term future as it did in the short term to Chicago, which is chasing a playoff spot. The Jaguars (1-14) set a franchise record by losing their 14th consecutive game and locked up the top pick for the first time when the New York Jets beat Cleveland 23-16 a few minutes later. Welcome to Jacksonville, Trevor! The mood for the team’s home finale was obvious from the outset: Jaguars fans cheered for the Bears early and often.
