Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars are sitting at 9-4. They have won four straight games. They just dismantled a divisional rival to take sole possession of first place in the AFC South. Yet, if you ask the men inside the locker room, the national conversation hasn’t quite caught up to the reality of what is happening in Duval County.

Following a decisive 36-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at EverBank Stadium, the mood wasn’t just celebratory. It was defiant. The Jaguars know where they stand in the standings, but they also know where they stand in the media cycle—and they are using that disconnect as fuel.

Trevor Lawrence Addresses the “No Respect” Narrative

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who continued his dominance over the Colts at home, was candid about how the team views its current reputation. Despite a hot streak since their bye week, Lawrence noted that the spotlight often lands elsewhere.

“We all feel like we’re a really good team and probably don’t get the credit we deserve,” Lawrence said via ESPN.

“Everybody talks about every other team—and even in our own division, it’s all these other teams that are going to go win the division and do all these things, and nobody really cares about the Jags, which is fine,” Lawrence added. “It’s kind of just how it is, and we’ll use it as a chip on our shoulder and keep playing. It doesn’t really matter.”

A Complete Team Effort Fuels the Win Streak

The frustration regarding media narratives is balanced by a supreme confidence in how the team is actually playing football. Trevor Lawrence pointed out that the Jaguars aren’t relying on a single phase of the game to bail them out. The 36-19 win over Indianapolis was a showcase of complementary football, something Lawrence believes defines their season.

“I think that’s the great thing about this team, we’ve shown we can win however we need to, whether it’s offense picking up the defense, defense picking up the offense, special teams making huge plays,” Lawrence observed. “I think that’s what you see in our team. We’re a complete team.”

Trevor Lawrence acknowledged that the 2025 season hasn’t been a smooth ride from start to finish. He referenced the “crazy games” and the “adversity” the squad faced earlier in the year. Early struggles have hardened the roster, turning them into a unit that responds correctly when things go sideways.

Trevor Lawrence Heating Up at the Right Time

While the team emphasizes the collective effort, individual performances are driving the bus. Trevor Lawrence has been playing some of his best football of the season since the team returned from their bye week.

His performance against the Colts was another chapter in his mastery of Indianapolis at home—Lawrence has never lost to the Colts in Jacksonville. By securing this win, he didn’t just pad his stats; he ensured the Jaguars control their own destiny.

The stakes remain high. The Houston Texans are hot on Jacksonville’s heels, looking for their fifth straight win on Sunday night against Kansas City. A Texans win keeps the pressure on, but as long as Jacksonville keeps winning, the division runs through them.

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