Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence looking to join elite company in Week 18

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will have the opportunity to join elite company in Week 18.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, with one rushing touchdown in Sunday's game against Tennessee, Lawrence would become just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to record 25 touchdown passes and 10 rushing touchdowns in a single season.

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The three quarterbacks who have already accomplished that feat are Josh Allen, Cam Newton, and Kyler Murray.

For well over a month-plus now, Lawrence has been playing very good football. His success as a passer begins pre-snap with his ability to get the offense into favorable looks.

With the ball in his hands, Lawrence is making good decisions, taking care of the football, working through his reads quickly, and generating explosive pass plays.

He's in complete control of Liam Coen's offense.

Along with that, Lawrence has been making plays with his legs.

Since Week 12, Lawrence has had at least 20 rushing yards in five of those six games. Over the last three weeks, he's scored four rushing touchdowns, according to PFF.

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Lawrence's success as a ball carrier stems from the offensive line holding up well in pass protection to give him running lanes when needed, along with Lawrence navigating his progressions efficiently, so he has time to extend the play.

With a win on Sunday, the Jaguars clinch the AFC South title and would reach the 13-win mark.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars' QB Trevor Lawrence chasing NFL history in Week 18