NFL playoffs: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars rally to beat Chargers in 3rd largest comeback in postseason history
Yahoo Sports Staff
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) came alive in the second half in a tight AFC wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)
Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence shook off four first-half interceptions and rallied from a 27-0 deficit to shock the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-30, in the AFC wild-card round on Saturday night.
Riley Patterson kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired, capping a comeback that ranks as the third greatest in NFL playoff history.
Lawrence was brutal in the first half before he finished 28-of-47 for 288 passing yards, four touchdowns and those four interceptions.
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