The Los Angeles Chargers boast one of the most dangerous pass rushing duos in the NFL in Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa, but against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team finished with no sacks.
It didn’t help the Chargers’ cause that Bosa suffered a groin injury late in the first quarter and never returned. Still, Mack never made much of an impact and Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was allowed to stay cool, calm, and collected in the pocket while he racked up 262 yards and three touchdowns.
“The offensive line gave him protection,” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said after the game. “When they give him the protection, and we have the skill guys to get open, he’s going to find them. That’s where it starts. I thought our offensive line really took control of this football game, did a nice job up front, not only in the run, but the pass.
“That’s the reason [Lawrence] can complete that many in a row, is just the fact that the offensive line is giving him time and guys are getting open for him.”
In addition to protecting Lawrence, the Jaguars offensive line also cleared the way for 151 rushing yards, including a 50-yard touchdown for James Robinson on a fourth down.
The down blocking by the TE and then Scherff gets outside on the pull pic.twitter.com/RPRUwEuuQd
— Laurie Fitzpatrick (@LaurieFitzptrck) September 25, 2022
Earlier this year, the Jaguars signed former Washington right guard Brandon Scherff to a three-year, $49.5 million contract and gave starting left tackle Cam Robinson a three-year, $54 million deal. Right tackle Jawann Taylor is in the final year of his rookie contract.