feature-image

Getty

feature-image

Getty

The world of sports is always flooded by stats. Every day, fans see a new stat being thrown at them. With Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars hosting the LA Chargers for their wild-card matchup, there’s bound to be some wild numbers being thrown around. But fans erupted on Twitter after seeing this WILD Trevor Lawrence stat.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

Trevor Lawrence has been popularly nicknamed ‘Mr Saturday’ for his undefeated status on Saturdays in college football. Lawrence has had a remarkable season, leading the Jaguars to the top of the AFC South. Spearheading the Jags’ offense, he threw for more than 4,000 yards at nearly a 67% completion rate on the season. Lawrence was among the better QBs across the league this year, and his numbers on the stat board and in the wins column reflect the same.

ADVERTISEMENT

Fans destroy Trevor Lawrence for ‘phoney’ stat

Fans were surprised to see Lawrence’s undefeated status on Saturday nights. But many fans called out the stat for being ‘phoney’ and worthless for its misleading nature. For context, over his 2 seasons in the NFL, Lawrence has only played in 1 Saturday Night football game. A strikingly low number of games to base a statistic upon. As these fans pointed out:

Read More: NFL Fans Mourn 64 YO Heisman Trophy Winner Charles White After Tragic Demise

ADVERTISEMENT

Fans also criticized NBC and Lawrence, calling the stat ‘nit-picky’

Another fan taunted Lawrence in jest

Some fans joked about the absurdity of the stat

How far can the Jaguars go?

Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars have a big postseason to look forward to. They start their postseason journey against the Chargers in the wild-card round. Lawrence has always been a man of the moment, but the big question remains – Can he show up when it matters the most? Can he show up on the big stage of the playoff atmosphere of Jacksonville?

article-image

Getty

Lawrence, of course, is no stranger to playing in a big atmosphere. Having carved out one of the greatest resumes for a college football player, the Clemson Tiger star has played in a multitude of high-profile matches over his college career. A National Championship winner in his freshman year, the bright lights of the big stage are nothing new for the Jaguars QB.

Stay tuned as we wait to see how the Jaguars’ postseason run shapes out.

Watch this story: This Aaron Rodgers Fan From Germany Has A Unique Habit That Keeps NFL Fans In High Spirits

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Armaan Gupta

307 Articles

Armaan Gupta is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Communication from a prestigious university. Gupta's love for football spans different leagues, from NFL to College Football to XFL. He is particularly drawn to the San Francisco 49ers' playing style, which he finds inspiring. With his humorous and engaging writing style, Gupta enjoys crafting off-court pieces for fans. His recent article, “What a Blessing”: NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany’s Emotional Message” resonated with readers and garnered significant attention. Gupta is also an avid player himself, with a passion for basketball, soccer, and more. When he's not analyzing football stats or studying game footage, Gupta can be found playing the harmonica or shooting hoops on a basketball court. Due to his witty humor and conversational style, Gupta loves to write off-court pieces for fans. His recent article, “What a Blessing”: NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany’s Emotional Message” was among the top pieces. He’s himself a dedicated player on the ground and plays Basketball, Soccer, and more. When he isn’t digging into the depths of nerdy stats and football footage, Gupta will either be at a basketball court or playing the harmonica.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Deepika Bhaduri

ADVERTISEMENT