Vikings' path to victory on Sunday vs. Jaguars gets easier with latest injury news
When you face the Jacksonville Jaguars, you need to worry about dealing with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Luckily for the Minnesota Vikings, that might not be the case. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Lawrence is now unlikely to play in the game due to a shoulder injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday […]
When you face the Jacksonville Jaguars, you need to worry about dealing with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Luckily for the Minnesota Vikings, that might not be the case.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Lawrence is now unlikely to play in the game due to a shoulder injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday after suffering the injury against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Not having Lawrence could be debilitating for the Jaguars' offense. He does so much for that offense and makes plays that have zero margin for error. Without him, they could be in dire straits going up against Brian Flores' defense.
Replacing Lawrence is a nearly impossible task but the Jaguars will have to try. It will likely be Mac Jones, whom the Jaguars traded for this offseason. The option is C.J. Beathard, who was just signed off the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He's been with the Jaguars for multiple seasons and should be up to speed with the playbook quickly.
Either way, the Vikings are going to be significant favorites.
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