Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after throwing his third interception during the second quarter of a wild card game against the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Bank Field. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Lawrence sets record for playoff futility with first-half dud vs. Chargers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 1/14/23

Trevor Lawrence looked very much like a second-year quarterback making his first-ever playoff start on Saturday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars QB was a disaster wrapped up in a dumpster fire during the first half of his team’s wild card game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Lawrence threw not one, not two, not three, but four interceptions in just 23 minutes of game time.

He was picked by Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill on his very first pass of the night and then got worked by cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. for three separate INTs over the Jaguars’ next five drives (the other two drives ended in three-and-outs).

.@Chargers INT on the second play of the game! #SuperWildCard

: #LACvsJAX on NBC
: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LG9lf52l9m pic.twitter.com/UyvGD42XcN

— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2023

ASANTE SAMUEL JR'S THIRD INT OF THE HALF! #SuperWildCard

: #LACvsJAX on NBC
: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LG9lf52l9m pic.twitter.com/fCECWjNCsl

— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2023

ESPN Stats & Info shared that Lawrence, who threw three of his picks in the first quarter, became the first-ever QB to do so during a postseason game in the Super Bowl era.

Asante Samuel Jr. is the first player to intercept 3 passes in the first half of a postseason game.

Trevor Lawrence is the first player in the Super Bowl era to throw 3 interceptions in the 1st quarter of a postseason game. pic.twitter.com/Zqbjf23oQH

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 15, 2023

On the heels of their dynamic defensive performance, the Chargers were able to race out to a 27-0 lead.

To Lawrence’s credit though, he was able to flip the script a bit at the end of the half with a nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Evan Engram.

Lawrence then led Jacksonville on an 89-yard TD drive (capped by a six-yard throw to Marvin Jones Jr.) during their first offensive possession of the third quarter (making it 27-14).

Nonetheless, Lawrence’s first half will likely go down in infamy and was not exactly well-timed for him with all the criticism that he has faced recently.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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