Fantasy Football Six-Pack: Some futures look bright, others unclear after divisional-round losses
Davis also had one of the highest aDOTs in the NFL (15.3), so it's not as if his targets were all layups. Six of Davis' 93 targets were intercepted this year, which is brutal. 17 — Over Jacksonville's last eight games (postseason included) following the team's November bye, Trevor Lawrence threw 17 touchdown passes. With Calvin Ridley joining the party in 2023 and continuity elsewhere in the offense, Lawrence is headed for a 35-score season. Fantasy managers may not think of Engram as the league's most reliable pass-catcher, but he hauled in 74.5 percent of his targets in 2022.
wftv.comJaguars rue missed chances in playoff loss to Kansas City
The Jacksonville Jaguars could not have imagined a better situation than the one they faced late in the first half of Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against the mighty Kansas City Chiefs. The upstart AFC South champions, who had to rally from a 27-point deficit against the Chargers last week just to make it to Arrowhead Stadium, found themselves within 10-7 in a hostile environment — and with Patrick Mahomes, a contender for league MVP, hobbling up the tunnel to the Kansas City locker room. Then they kept squandering chances to reach the AFC championship game, eventually falling 27-20 on a cold, snowy night at Arrowhead Stadium.
news.yahoo.comNFL playoffs: Rested Chiefs, Eagles join postseason party
The rested Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles join the NFL playoff party on Saturday in the divisional round, adding a pair of heavyweights to the postseason mix. The Eagles and Chiefs are the top seeds in these playoffs for a reason. The Chiefs and Eagles didn't have to play during wild-card weekend because the top-seeded team in each conference receives a bye to the divisional round. Football fans are undoubtedly hoping this weekend's games can live up to last weekend's performance during the wild-card round, when no lead was safe. The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round.
wftv.comTrevor Lawrence doesn’t think Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Stadium will be ‘much louder’ than Jaguars fans
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence may have unintentionally encouraged Kansas City Chiefs fans to be their loudest for the teams’ AFC Divisional Round matchup on Sunday. “I can’t imagine Arrowhead Stadium will be much louder than our fans were here on Saturday honestly, but that was on defense, not offense,” Lawrence told reporters on Wednesday. He likely meant no disrespect to Chiefs fans. Trevor Lawrence said: "I can't imagine Arrowhead Stadium will be much louder than Jacksonville last Saturday" 🤔pic.twitter.com/EKk7MAGjhb — Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) January 18, 2023With capacity for 76,000 fans, Arrowhead Stadium has earned a Guinness World Records Book top spot for loudest stadium in the world — twice. In 2013, Chiefs fans set a record of 137.6 dB during a 34-7 win over the New Orleans Saints.
wftv.comDivisional round preview, coaching carousel news and new Titans & Cardinals GM hires
Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson announced he's staying in Detroit for 2023, which is fantastic news for Lions fans. The Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals have their new general managers, as former San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon heads to Nashville and former Tennessee Titans Director of Player Personnel Monti Ossenfort heads to Glendale. Former 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon hired as Titans general manager and Former Titans Director of Player Personnel Monti Ossenfort hired as Cardinals general manager36:14 - Divisional Round Preview37:43 - Jaguars at Chiefs: Does Trevor Lawrence and his offense have the firepower to keep up with Kansas City? Under "Tribute," please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. • Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor
wftv.comSaturday perfection: Lawrence's 37-0 mark at stake vs Chiefs
Doug Pederson turned away from the question, stopping just short of shaking his head in disappointment, and then tapped the lectern in front of him three times to mimic knocking on wood. The coach refused to acknowledge or weigh in on Trevor Lawrence’s near-decade-long winning streak. Lawrence improved to 37-0 as a starting quarterback on Saturdays when the Jacksonville Jaguars rallied from 27 points down to stun the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 in an AFC wild-card game.
news.yahoo.comJim Harbaugh stays at Michigan, Greg Sankey takes a shot at Kevin Warren & CJ Stroud declares for NFL draft
Subscribe to The College Football EnquirerApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsDan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger get together to break down the latest college football commissioner soap opera & break news about Jim Harbaugh. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is not thrilled about Kevin Warren leaving the Big Ten after only spending three years heading up the position. Later, the guys recognize the passing of Georgia’s Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy after a tragic car accident this weekend in Athens. To close the show, the crew reacts to Trevor Lawrence celebrating his first NFL playoff victory in style at none other than the Waffle House. Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
wftv.comJaguars QB Trevor Lawrence celebrates comeback playoff win at Waffle House
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After engineering the third-greatest playoff comeback in NFL history, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence celebrated with a late meal at a Waffle House on Saturday night. Lawrence savored his first NFL playoff victory by stopping at a Waffle House in Jacksonville, WJAX-TV reported. But the second half belonged to Lawrence and the Jaguars, who pulled off the largest comeback in franchise history. Trevor Lawrence hit up the local Waffle House after last night's massive comeback playoff win vs. the Chargers 😂🧇🎥: cashtom | IG pic.twitter.com/R8MSETR91M — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) January 15, 2023While at the restaurant, Lawrence’s wife, Marissa, also filmed the scene, CBS Sports reported. Trevor Lawrence celebrated his first NFL playoff win by going to Waffle House 😂🎥: IG/marissa_lawrence pic.twitter.com/1GEQ5mcbtE — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 15, 2023Jacksonville scored touchdowns on four straight possessions and Lawrence led the Jaguars to a game-winning field goal as time expired.
wftv.comMr. Saturday: Trevor Lawrence levels up in stirring, miraculous comeback victory
But as it turned out, Lawrence would spend the rest of the game being very good indeed. Another errant Lawrence pass, another interception – then another, and another. For heaven’s sake, the Jaguars weren’t going to let Lawrence throw any more, would they? We couldn’t get any momentum going, couldn’t get any drive going,” Lawrence said. Lawrence transformed from a tentative, misfiring embarrassment into the sleek, confident yardage-devouring machine he'd been over the season's second half.
wftv.comHerbert, Staley ponder what went wrong in collapse at Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Justin Herbert sat in silence at his locker for roughly 15 minutes, staring into the distance. It was a defining scene for a team devastated by a collapse no one could have seen coming. The Chargers did little in the second half, allowing Trevor Lawrence to follow four interceptions with four touchdown passes and rally Jacksonville from a 27-0 deficit. “As an offense, we need to do more in the second half, and you know that falls on us offensively and as a quarterback. “When we put up three points in the second half as an offense, that’s on us.
wftv.comHerbert, Staley ponder what went wrong in collapse at Jags
Justin Herbert sat in silence at his locker for roughly 15 minutes, staring into the distance. The Chargers did little in the second half, allowing Trevor Lawrence to follow four interceptions with four touchdown passes and rally Jacksonville from a 27-0 deficit. “Obviously, it was a tough go for us,” Herbert said.
news.yahoo.comLawrence rallies Jaguars from 27 down to beat Chargers 31-30
The Jaguars (10-8) won their sixth consecutive game and fifth straight at home — all five in come-from-behind fashion. Lawrence was downright dreadful to begin Jacksonville’s first playoff game since losing in the 2017 AFC title game. He became the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw four interceptions in the first half of a playoff game, joining Detroit’s Gary Danielson and Denver’s Craig Morton. KEY INJURIESChargers receiver DeAndre Carter and left tackle Jamaree Salyer left the game with ankle injuries. Lawrence cut the tip of his left thumb in the fourth but wrapped it up and played on.
wftv.com'Chargering' like we've never seen before: Chargers blow 27-point lead, lose to Jaguars
The Chargers took over deep in Jaguars territory and Austin Ekeler scored on the Chargers' second offensive play, getting in the end zone on a 13-yard run. On the Jaguars' next drive, they went for it on fourth-and-7 instead of trying a 51-yard field goal. The Jaguars held the Chargers to a field goal on the ensuing drive, but it was still 10-0 a few minutes into the game. They scored near the end of the second quarter and again early in the third quarter to cut the Chargers' lead to 27-14. That set up Patterson for an easy field goal.
wftv.comJags QB Lawrence makes playoff history with 4 1st-half picks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence became the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw four interceptions in the first half of a playoff game. Lawrence completed 10 of 24 passes for 77 yards in the opening 30 minutes, with a passer rating of 24.5. The Chargers became the third team with a plus-five turnover margin in a single half in a playoff game since play-by-play data started being tracked in 1991. Lawrence’s dreadful night started on the second play of the game, when Sebastian Joseph-Day tipped his short pass intended for Christian Kirk. It was the first of three picks by Asante Samuel, who became the first player with three interceptions in a playoff game since New England's Ty Law in an AFC championship game win over Indianapolis on Jan. 18, 2004.
wftv.comTrevor Lawrence's 1st playoff pass picked off, and he throws another few plays later
Lawrence threw an interception on the first pass of his playoff career. The Chargers scored a touchdown two plays later and led 7-0 less than two minutes into the game. The Jaguars decided to go for it on fourth-and-7 rather than try a 51-yard field goal, and Lawrence threw another pick. Jones was late to turn around, and Samuel picked off Lawrence's pass. But the first five minutes of Lawrence's playoff debut couldn't have been worse.
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars host Justin Herbert, Chargers on wild-card weekend
The first day of the 2023 NFL playoffs closes with a great matchup between young star quarterbacks. Will Trevor Lawrence and the AFC South champions Jacksonville Jaguars defend their home turf, or will Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers move on to the divisional round? Follow all the action live with Yahoo Sports.
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Four QBs make postseason debuts Saturday
Four teams get the NFL's postseason started on Saturday, featuring four quarterbacks making their postseason starting debuts. Seven of the 14 teams in this year's playoffs didn't make the field last season, giving the NFL's upcoming wild-card weekend a mix of traditional powerhouses and underdogs. 5 during the wild-card weekend. The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. The cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game because of Hamlin's injury could lead to one big change to the AFC playoff format.
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Four QBs make postseason debuts Saturday
Four teams get the NFL's postseason started on Saturday, featuring four quarterbacks making their postseason starting debuts. Seven of the 14 teams in this year's playoffs didn't make the field last season, giving the NFL's upcoming wild-card weekend a mix of traditional powerhouses and underdogs. 5 during the wild-card weekend. The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. The cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game because of Hamlin's injury could lead to one big change to the AFC playoff format.
wftv.comBuckle up: Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Herbert is the type of playoff QB matchup we rarely get
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will be traveling to Jacksonville to take on Trevor Lawrence and the AFC South champion Jaguars. While their legacies still have to be ironed out over the next decade, what makes this game intriguing is the fact that Lawrence and Herbert have already arrived into NFL stardom. In some ways, Lawrence and Herbert mirror each other on the field. The Jaguars finished the season 9-8 after starting off the season 2-6 — Lawrence deserves a huge chunk of credit for that turnaround. Wild-card weekend is delivering a game with two of them right at the start of the weekend.
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Brady's back to try for 8th Super Bowl win
Tom Brady begins his quest for an unprecedented eighth Super Bowl title when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys next Monday night. The Lions' win capped a Week 18 that saw the Dolphins make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. The cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game because of Hamlin's injury could lead to one big change to the AFC playoff format. He'll face the Bengals and Joe Burrow, who lost the Super Bowl to the Rams last season.
wftv.comJaguars defense comes up with enormous TD, leads to win over Titans and AFC South title
The Jaguars got a stop after that and they're going to the playoffs with a 20-16 win. The Jaguars offense couldn't do anything but the defense came up with an enormous play for Jacksonville's first lead of the game. The Titans had to score a touchdown on their next drive to win the AFC South. The Titans recovered but it was suddenly third-and-12, and then the Titans took a false start penalty. But it was still a huge win for the franchise thanks to a huge play by the defense.
wftv.comNFL Saturday live tracker: Jaguars take on Titans with AFC South title at stake
It's winner-take-all in the AFC South as the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans with the division title and a playoff berth on the line. The winner is in. Trevor Lawrence, one of the NFL's budding stars, takes on Joshua Dobbs, who's making his second straight start after signing with the Titans in December. No, neither team's record is resplendent, but who cares? Follow all the action right here live with Yahoo Sports.
wftv.comJags rout Texans 31-3 to end 9-game skid vs. Houston
Travis Etienne ran for 108 yards and a touchdown before halftime, Tyson Campbell returned a fumble for a score and the Jacksonville Jaguars snapped a nine-game skid against Houston by routing the Texans 31-3 for their fourth straight victory overall.