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Russell Wilson calls Trevor Lawrence an MVP candidate amid Jaguars' AFC push

Jacksonville sits at 6-2 as the AFC's No. 3 seed.

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What happened: Russell Wilson praised Trevor Lawrence's performance this season, stating that the quarterback is playing at an MVP level and has elevated the Jacksonville Jaguars into dangerous AFC contenders. Wilson noted on the NFL on CBS broadcast that Lawrence warrants significantly more national recognition.

Why it matters: Jacksonville enters the second half of the season positioned firmly in the conference playoff picture following a 33-10 road win over Baltimore. The Jacksonville Jaguars have built a two-game division cushion behind an offense operating with high efficiency.

By the numbers: In 2026 through 8 games, Lawrence has completed 146 of 224 passes for 1,932 yards with 18 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.

What to watch: Jacksonville looks to defend its division standing and AFC seeding heading into Week 10.

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