Is Trevor Lawrence playing today? Latest on Jaguars QB's injury status for Week 13

Trevor Lawrence was viewed as a generational prospect during his high school and collegiate days. The Jacksonville Jaguars had the first overall pick in 2021 and unsurprisingly picked Lawrence to lead their rebuild. A few years later, the Jaguars seem destined for another first-round pick in the next NFL draft.

Let's examine Lawrence's availability ahead of their Week 13 game against the Houston Texans.

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Is Trevor Lawrence playing today?

Yes, Trevor Lawrence will likely play today's game against the Houston Texans. The former Pro Bowler has missed the Jaguars' last two games due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder.

It's important to note that Lawrence isn't fully fit, so he will likely need to undergo surgery to recover fully from his injury. However, the Clemson Tigers product is eager to return to action and see what he can salvage from what looks like a lost season for the Jaguars.

Mac Jones took Lawrence's place in the last two games, but the Jaguars were handily defeated in both matchups. Their Week 11 defeat to the Detroit Lions was particularly embarrassing, as they could muster only six points compared to the Lions' 52.

It remains to be seen whether Lawrence can play through his injury and change his team's fortunes against the high-flying Houston Texans.

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How has Trevor Lawrence performed this season?

Going by his high standards, Trevor Lawrence is having a mixed season. The former first-round pick has amassed 2,004 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in nine games. Furthermore, he has led his team to just two wins all season, which came against the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts.

Lawrence has been plagued by injuries since 2023 and is battling arguably the worst one of his career in 2024 with the AC joint sprain. Some analysts have pointed to the Jaguars' weak offensive line as a reason for Lawrence's struggles and regular injuries. It remains to be seen how the franchise remedies the issues in the offseason.

The Jaguars go into Week 13 with a rather dismal 2-9 record, having lost to the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions.

Apart from today's game against the Texans, they have upcoming matchups against the Tennessee Titans (twice), New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders and the Colts to navigate.