Source: BroBible
Summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New England Patriots 35-6, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence throwing three touchdown passes. Lawrence nearly scored a fourth but chose to kneel at the one-yard line, losing track of time. The decision cost fantasy football owners six points and impacted touchdown props. Lawrence acknowledged the mistake, saying he should have scored.
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The habit gets a new name.
Quarterbacks kneel to run out the clock.
Fantasy owners lose points for respecting the game.
Respect is a trend that costs money.
Lawrence slid at the one-yard line, but the real score was on the fantasy board.
Trevor Lawrence slid at the one-yard line.
Lawrence broke free for a 15-yard scamper midway through the fourth quarter. He had a clear path to the endzone. Instead, he kneeled just short of the goal line. The decision had little impact on the game. The Jaguars scored one play later. Lawrence lost track of time. He admitted that he should’ve scored.
Lawrence didn’t want the Patriots to get the ball back.
It’s something preached in late-game situations especially when the score is close. He respects the New England offense and didn’t want to give them any more opportunities. In Sunday’s case, though, the game was already over. It was a blowout. Lawrence could’ve scored and it wouldn’t have changed the outcome. The Patriots were not going to overcome the deficit.
Fantasy football players revolt.
Trevor Lawrence’s decision had direct impacts on leagues across the country. It took six points away from Lawrence owners and put six on the board for Bhayshul Tuten. It also impacted those who had an anytime touchdown prop on the quarterback, which had odds of around 3/1. Lawrence took money out of someone’s pocket by sliding at the one-yard line. It was a mistake made with the right thought in mind. That won’t make fantasy footballers or sports bettors any less angry.
The real score was on the fantasy board.
Lawrence showed respect to the Patriots, but he also showed disrespect to his owners. Kneeling at the one-yard line was a noble act, but it was also a costly one. Fantasy football is a game of numbers, not respect. Lawrence’s decision was noble, but it was also a miscalculation. He didn’t just lose a touchdown—he lost points, money, and the trust of his owners.
Respect is a trend that costs money.
Lawrence’s decision was rooted in respect, but it also had a financial impact. Fantasy football owners don’t play for respect—they play for points. Lawrence’s respect for the Patriots cost him and his owners valuable points. It’s a reminder that in sports, respect doesn’t always translate to success. Sometimes, it just translates to a lost opportunity.
Author: Evan Null
