NFL Roundup: Is Trevor Lawrence Becoming An MVP-Worthy QB?

W.G. Ramirez November 5, 2026 Fact checked by: Matt Moreno No Comments

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence takes center stage in our TeamFB7 roundup of the top storylines from around the NFL entering midseason.

The conversation surrounding Trevor Lawrence is beginning to shift.

For much of his NFL career, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has been evaluated through the lens of expectations, consistency and whether he could become the franchise-changing player envisioned when he was selected first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Now, with Jacksonville holding a three-game advantage in the AFC South entering November, another question deserves consideration: Is Lawrence putting together the finest season of his career, and should his name be included in the NFL Most Valuable Player conversation?

Diving Deeper Into Year 6 In The NFL For Trevor Lawrence

There is a difference between producing impressive individual statistics and becoming the driving force behind a winning football team. Lawrence’s development under coach Liam Coen offers an opportunity to examine both.

Coen believes the quarterback’s command of Jacksonville’s offense begins long before the Jaguars take the field on Sundays.

“He’s a very intelligent person, first of all,” Coen said. “He can retain and take in a lot of information, study it, memorize it, but also then visualize it as well.”

That intelligence has translated into considerable responsibility.

Coen said Lawrence handles everything from run-game adjustments and pass protections to diagnosing coverages, often recognizing defensive intentions before they fully develop.

“We wouldn’t ask him to do those things if we didn’t believe he was capable mentally,” Coen said.

The preparation extends beyond scheduled meetings. According to Coen, Lawrence regularly remains at the facility working through the game plan with fellow quarterbacks, reviewing assignments and walking through situations.

“I think he’s able to go play freely on Sunday, a lot of it because of his preparation,” Coen said.

Success Takes a Different Form For Lawrence

Lawrence, meanwhile, views offensive success through a broader lens than passing statistics.

Following Jacksonville’s victory over Indianapolis, in which he threw 3 touchdown passes on just 14 attempts, Lawrence credited the Jaguars’ physicality and balance.

“You want to be able to run the ball,” Lawrence said. “It sets up your play action, sets up your screens, and then be efficient when you do have to drop back and throw it.”

That philosophy also complicates the MVP discussion. A quarterback operating within a productive running game might not accumulate the passing volume of other candidates, but efficiency, decision-making and the ability to consistently put his team in position to win remain important measures of his value.

Lawrence isn’t ready to discuss what Jacksonville’s division advantage might mean in January, much less where his individual accomplishments might place him when awards are handed out.

“We got a lot of football left,” Lawrence said. “We got to take it one week at a time.”

With a short turnaround before facing Baltimore, he remains focused on preparation rather than recognition.

“Good teams don’t think about, you know, the division lead they have,” Lawrence said.

Whether this becomes Lawrence’s signature season will depend on what follows. But his growing command of Coen’s offense, coupled with Jacksonville’s position in the standings, has made the question increasingly relevant.

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands on the field prior to the first half of an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Around The NFL

Joe Burrow’s Touchdown Barrage Puts History Within Reach

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow is threatening to join some of the greatest passers in NFL history with a remarkable touchdown streak. Burrow leads the league with 20 touchdown passes, including 13 over his past three games, and has thrown at least four touchdowns in each contest. With four more Sunday against Atlanta in Madrid, he would become just the fourth quarterback to throw at least four touchdown passes in four consecutive games. The exclusive company includes Peyton Manning, who did it in five straight games in 2004; Dan Marino, who did it in four in 1984; and Tom Brady, whose four-game streak spanned the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Derrick Henry Closing in on Another Legendary Milestone

Baltimore running back Derrick Henry continues climbing the NFL’s all-time touchdown list, and Jacksonville could be the next opponent to witness history. Henry enters Thursday’s matchup with 136 career touchdowns, tied with Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk for fourth among running backs. One more would move him into sole possession of fourth place, trailing only Emmitt Smith (175), LaDainian Tomlinson (162) and Marcus Allen (145). Henry also has 8 rushing touchdowns this season. Two more would give him his ninth season with at least 10, tying Tomlinson for the most such seasons in league history.

Jahmyr Gibbs Chasing Hall of Fame Company

Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs has established himself as one of football’s most explosive offensive weapons, and his production through four seasons is approaching historic territory. Gibbs has accumulated 59 touchdowns from scrimmage since entering the league in 2023, including 47 rushing and 12 receiving. One more Sunday at Miami would make him just the third player in NFL history with at least 60 touchdowns through his first four seasons, joining Hall of Famers Terrell Davis (61) and Tomlinson (60). Gibbs also leads the NFL with 1,058 scrimmage yards this season, including 773 rushing and 285 receiving.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Remarkable Start Evokes Jerry Rice, Cooper Kupp

Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is producing numbers reminiscent of some of the greatest receiving seasons in NFL history. The 24-year-old leads the league with 985 receiving yards and 9 touchdown catches, with seven 100-yard performances already this season. Against Arizona on Sunday, he could become just the third player in the Super Bowl era to record at least 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions through his team’s first nine games, joining Jerry Rice in 1990 and Cooper Kupp in 2021. Another 100-yard performance would also put him alongside Michael Irvin and Adam Thielen as the only players to reach that mark in eight of their team’s first nine games.

Brock Bowers Rewriting the NFL Record Book in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is approaching another NFL record despite being only midway through his third professional season. Bowers has 217 career receptions and needs five more Sunday at San Francisco to surpass Trey McBride‘s record of 221 catches by a tight end through his first three seasons. Since entering the league in 2024, Bowers has also accumulated 2,421 receiving yards and 17 touchdown receptions, establishing himself as one of the Raiders’ most productive offensive players. His next milestone would further strengthen an already impressive early-career résumé and provide another bright spot for a franchise seeking greater offensive consistency.

W.G. Ramirez is a veteran sports writer from Las Vegas and a Staff Writer at TeamFB7.com. Follow him on X at @WillieGRamirez

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