{
  "id": 10455451,
  "title": "Trevor Lawrence kneeled at the 1-yard line instead of scoring TD, and his explanation makes sense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/trevor-lawrence-kneeled-at-the-1-yard-line-instead-of-scoring-td-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1130227/trevor-lawrence-kneeled-1-yard-line-video-explanation-why"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an early preview of the AFC Playoffs, the Jacksonville Jaguars showcased their dominance by defeating the New England Patriots, 35-6. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a stellar performance, throwing three touchdowns and just one interception while accumulating 182 passing yards. Despite an opportunity to score a touchdown on a designed run, Lawrence opted to take a knee at the 1-yard line with about nine minutes left in the game. This move left many NFL fans perplexed and puzzled. Lawrence explained his decision in the postgame press conference, admitting it was a mistake. He intended to keep the clock running and potentially assist his teammate Bhayshul Tuten by scoring, which he accomplished on the very next play.",
  "summary": "The Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots’ Week 3 showdown felt like an early taste of the AFC Playoffs when the 2026 schedule was announced. Just a few weeks into the new season, these two teams already seem headed in opposite directions: the Jags feel like a rising Super Bowl contender with a stud quarterback, […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}