Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence took a knee at the one-yard line rather than score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the team's Week 3 game against the New England Patriots, according to multiple outlets.
The Jaguars were leading by more than three touchdowns at the time, according to Yahoo Sports. The final score was 35-6 in favor of Jacksonville, according to Fox News.
Lawrence had broken free on a designed quarterback run with about nine minutes left in the fourth quarter before choosing not to cross the goal line, according to Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports.
Lawrence reportedly referenced fantasy football when explaining the decision, and he has said he expects both praise and criticism from fantasy players as a result, according to The Washington Post and Yahoo Sports.
CBS Sports noted the play may have disappointed anytime-touchdown bettors who had wagered on Lawrence, while Fox News reported that fantasy football owners were left frustrated by the outcome.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Washington Post reported Lawrence expects both praise and criticism from fantasy football players over the play.
“Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence expects fantasy football praise and ire after passing up a rushing TD” — The Washington Post
Center
- Yahoo Sports described the play as a 'bizarre goal-line kneel' during a lopsided Week 3 win over the Patriots.
- CBS Sports reported Lawrence explained why he took a knee instead of scoring.
- CBS Sports noted the decision could affect anytime touchdown bettors.
“Trevor Lawrence laughs off bizarre goal-line kneel with reference to fantasy football” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- Fox News described Lawrence's decision as 'inexplicable' and said it left fantasy football owners 'reeling'.
- Fox News reported the Jaguars won the game 35-6.
“Trevor Lawrence's baffling slide at the one-yard line in the Jacksonville Jaguars' 35-6 rout of the Patriots sent fantasy football owners reeling.” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What happened with Trevor Lawrence at the goal line?
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence broke free on a designed run in the fourth quarter of a Week 3 game against the New England Patriots but knelt at the one-yard line instead of scoring a touchdown.
What was the final score of the Jaguars-Patriots game?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New England Patriots 35-6, according to Fox News.
Why does Trevor Lawrence's decision matter to fans?
The play affected fantasy football players and bettors who had wagered on Lawrence to score, according to The Washington Post, CBS Sports and Fox News.
Did Trevor Lawrence explain why he didn't score?
According to CBS Sports, Lawrence explained his decision, and outlets reported he referenced fantasy football implications when discussing the play.
How did left-, center- and right-leaning outlets cover this differently?
Left-leaning coverage focused on Lawrence's expectation of mixed reactions from fantasy players, center outlets detailed the play itself and his explanation, and right-leaning coverage emphasized the frustration of fantasy owners.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningJaguars' Trevor Lawrence expects fantasy football praise and ire after passing up a rushing TD
- CBS SportsCenterJaguars' Trevor Lawrence explains why he took knee at 1-yard line instead of scoring a touchdown
- Yahoo SportsCenterFans were so confused after Trevor Lawrence kneeled at the 1-yard line with 9 minutes left
- Fox NewsRight-leaningTrevor Lawrence fantasy owners are beside themselves after inexplicable decision in fourth quarter blowout