Jaguars beat Patriots as Lawrence kneels at the 1-yard line

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and drew attention for stopping at the 1-yard line rather than completing a run into the end zone. Running back Bhayshul Tuten scored on the next play, and Lawrence later said he had been trying to run down the clock, while acknowledging the decision was probably unnecessary with more than eight minutes left. Lawrence had broken through the Patriots’ defense and was in position to score when he knelt at the 1-yard line. He said the Jaguars discuss going down in such situations to keep the clock moving, but he realized afterward that there was still substantial time remaining. He also said the team used a timeout after the play and that the choice was intended to limit New England’s opportunities to get back into the game. Tuten scored on the next snap. He finished with 73 rushing yards, according to the game account. Jaguars coach Liam Coen joked that he had wanted to give a touchdown to someone else, but the available accounts do not establish whether Coen directed or approved Lawrence’s decision.