Why Jaguars Benched Trevor Lawrence for Quinn Ewers at QB
The Jaguars pulled Trevor Lawrence early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 8 game against the Colts, replacing him with Quinn Ewers.
Quinn Ewers Start or sit, Week 9
QB · Jacksonville Jaguars · #10
This week
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Status
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- QB #2
- Offense
- College
- Texas
- Experience
- 2 seasons
Week
Week 9
Matchup
Baltimore Ravens
DFS salary
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Projection
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Recent form
2026 season (1 game): 137 pass yds · 9 rush yds
- Wk 8vs INDW 42-78 pass yds0.3 pts
- 2025 Wk 18@ NEL 10-38137 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 9 rush yds8.4 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · MIA | 1 | 16 | 23 |
| 2026 · JAX | 2 | 17 | 26 |
| 2025 · MIA | 3 | 39 | 60 |
| 2025 · JAX | 3 | 39 | 60 |
Quinn Ewers: quick answers
- Who does Quinn Ewers play in week 9?
- Quinn Ewers faces Baltimore Ravens with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Is Quinn Ewers injured?
- Quinn Ewers has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Quinn Ewers
Jacksonville benched Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 8 game against the Colts, turning to rookie Quinn Ewers under center. The in-game switch raises questions about Lawrence's hold on the starting job and could open the door for more playing time for Ewers going forward.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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