Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence: Sees second-half downturn Sunday

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Lawrence completed 12 of 21 passes for 162 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions while adding one rush for eight yards in the Jaguars' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Lawrence had the Jaguars' offense clicking early, helping lead Jacksonville to 17 first-half points via a trio of impressive drives. He capped the second one of those off with a 14-yard touchdown pass to rookie Brian Thomas, but he was a different quarterback in the second half. The Dolphins defense turned up the heat and made Lawrence uncomfortable, particularly in the fourth quarter when the Jaguars were badly in need of some points to fend off Miami's ultimately successful rally. He displayed the most chemistry with his two new pass catchers -- Thomas and Gabe Davis -- who combined for seven receptions, 109 yards and a touchdown -- while only finding the incumbent duo of Christian Kirk and Evan Engram on two of eight passes. Lawrence and the Jaguars will look to regroup ahead of a Week 2 home matchup against the Browns next Sunday.