Trevor Lawrence might be among the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history after signing his extension earlier this offseason, but much like his new salary, something hasn’t kicked in yet.
Maybe that’s a win for the Houston Texans as they return to NRG Stadium in Week 4 for their second divisional game of the young season.
Lawrence, who signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension in June– including $200 million in guarantees — hasn’t lived up to the billing as a ‘can’t-miss No. 1 overall pick” to begin the 2024 season. Right now, the former No. 1 overall pick is missing easy targets, thus allowing opponents to pull away.
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Through three games, Lawrence is off to his worst start as a pro. His 52.8 completion percentage is the worst in four years, while his 186.7 yards per game also marks a career-low.
In Monday’s 47-10 blowout loss against the Buffalo Bills, Lawrence’s 178 passing yards marked the second-lowest total of the season and 11th all-time. His interception thrown to Damar Hamlin was about as ugly as one pass can look in space.
Texans fans have relished in Lawrence’s regression this season, especially after hearing how C.J. Stroud would struggle in his sophomore campaign. That’s partly true since last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year is off to a slow start, but it’s only Year 2 compared to Year 4.
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Some believe Lawrence could be benched after a rocky start entering what feels like a must-win game. Should the Texans capitalize early, perhaps Lawrence will sit in the fourth quarter knowing that the game is out of reach.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.