Jaguars Beat: QB Trevor Lawrence progress worth the wait

Dec 23, 2025

Liam Coen’s offense, which is loaded with principles from his four seasons with Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, was always going to take time to implement with the Jaguars. Before the season, a source with knowledge of the system predicted it would take at least half the year before Trevor Lawrence felt comfortable, and that his trajectory might not truly begin to soar until 2026. Considering Coen’s success in 2024 with quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with the impression he left with two seasons at Kentucky, there was confidence Lawrence’s progress would be worth the wait.

Fantasy Impact:

The author pointed out the trend up may carry right through 2026 before we see the final result. It will be worth nothing for fantasy owners who may already be looking ahead to next season's draft rankings. Lawrence is very likely to climb QB ranks heading into drafts next summer. The story pointed out the trade for Jakobi Meyers and the return of TE Brenton Strange has helped everyone in the offense, even Brian Thomas Jr. who has mostly struggled this season. While the Jags are not dominating the run game, the author said the commitment to the run and the balance have helped the offense. Lawrence is also being used as a designed runner.

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Bills believe QB Josh Allen (foot) good for Week 17

ESPN

yesterday · 7:27 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is day-to-day with the right foot injury he suffered in the team's win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, coach Sean McDermott said on Monday.

Allen did not miss a play during the game but did leave the field before halftime and had an X-ray done on his foot. He was cleared to return to the game.

When asked if he anticipated Allen being available for Sunday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, McDermott said, "As far as I'm aware, yes."

Fantasy Impact:

Allen may be limited during practice this week. McDermott added Allen is sore, but that there were no setbacks and that he is not aware of any further testing needing to be done, according to the story. It's good news for Allen owners, assuming they survived his fantasy performance from last week and moved on in the playoffs.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice still in protocol

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 7:18 PM EST

The Chiefs listed four players as out of practice on Monday’s estimated report.

Wide receiver Rashee Rice (concussion), cornerback Trent McDuffie (knee), wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (concussion) and cornerback Jaylen Watson (groin) were listed as non-participants.

Fantasy Impact:

The Chiefs certainly aren't going to rush Rice back into the lineup at this point, but either way, he'll need to be cleared before his Christmas Day game if he's going to play. Even if Rice is a go, he'll be a risky fantasy start given the Chiefs QB situation.

Vikings list QB J.J. McCarthy, RB Jordan Mason as DNP

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 7:15 PM EST

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy left Sunday’s win over the Giants with a right hand injury and he would have missed practice on Monday for the same reason.

The Vikings turned in an estimated injury report ahead of Thursday’s game against the Lions and it showed McCarthy as a non-participant. X-rays of the hand were negative, but more tests were planned for Monday to determine the extent of McCarthy’s injury.

Running back Jordan Mason (ankle) and center Ryan Kelly (concussion) also would have missed practice after being injured on Sunday. Tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) and right tackle Brian O’Neill (heel) were the other Vikings listed as out of practice.

Running back Aaron Jones (ankle) and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (thigh) were listed as limited. Tight end Gavin Bartholomew (back), running back Ty Chandler (knee), and linebacker Austin Keys (ankle) were listed as full participants.

Related players: Max Brosmer, Zavier Scott, Ty Chandler

Fantasy Impact:

Jones was limited at running back but if he and Mason would happen to be out, it would leave the RB duties to Scott and Chandler. Brosmer would be in line to start if McCarthy can't go at QB.