Early struggles for Trevor Lawrence, solid bounce-back in Jaguars-Saints Week 2 preseason

Ribin Peter

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It seemed like Trevor Lawrence was giving critics reason for concern during the Jacksonville Jaguars' Week 2 preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He had a difficult start but bounced back strongly in the limited time he played.

Lawrence's day began with a costly fumble on the opening drive.

Despite this setback, he showed efficiency over the few minutes he played. Lawrence completed eight of 10 passes for 76 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown pass to Parker Washington.

According to The Florida Times-Union's Garry Smits, "Lawrence used five receivers and the Jags mixed in 32 rushing yards for 108 yards of offense. They converted all three of their third-down plays."

Lawrence is entering a pivotal season under first-year head coach Liam Coen. So, this preseason is important for him to settle the pressure before the regular season kicks off.

Ribin Peter

Ribin Peter is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. While he started as a soccer writer, he now covers college football and the NFL. Ribin is especially captivated by the adrenaline rush that football provides and sees every play and rivalry through an unbiased lens.