JACKSONVILLE – Where last week there was uncertainty, this week there is none.
Trevor Lawrence will miss a second consecutive start at quarterback for the Jaguars this week, with Head Coach Doug Pederson announcing the decision Wednesday.
"He's getting close," Pederson said of Lawrence.
Mac Jones will start a second consecutive game in place of Lawrence when the Jaguars (2-8) play the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions (8-1) – winners of their last seven games – at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., Sunday.
"Every week is a new week and you can just take a deep breath and attack each day," Jones said. "Today, we're focused on practice, walkthroughs and meetings."
Lawrence, the Jaguars' starter in 59 of his first 60 regular-season games from 2021-2024, missed a 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Stadium this past Sunday. He practiced on a limited basis all three days in practice leading to that game after sustaining a left-shoulder injury in a road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9.
"You guys know how I am with injuries: We don't want to put a player out there who's not 100 percent," Pederson said of Lawrence. "We're going to rest him one more week."
The Jaguars have their bye week next week before a home game against the AFC South-leading Houston Texans on December 1. Pederson said Lawrence's status for that game remains uncertain.

"It's still a question mark, but I'm optimistic," Pederson said, also reiterating what he said on Monday that that surgery for Lawrence hasn't been discussed.
"I have no idea where it's coming from," he said of reports that surgery is being considered.
Jones, a starter for the New England Patriots the past three seasons who was acquired by the Jaguars in a trade this past offseason, completed 14 of 22 passes for 111 yards and no touchdowns with two interceptions and a lost fumble against the Vikings.
"You can definitely watch the tape and learn from it," Jones said. "It's the NFL. You have to be ready to play the next week. It's really a one-week league. You just have to change the narrative and be ready."
Jones' three turnovers came on the Jaguars' final series with Jaguars within one score on all three possessions.
"There are a lot of things to work on throughout the game, but it boils down to finishing better by me," Jones said. "I left three plays out there. If you change those three plays, maybe the outcome's a little different. That's how I'm looking at it. That's the truth. I'm going to learn from it and move on.
"I've been here before, which is tough. You have one choice, and that's to get up and keep going. That's what I'm going to do – lead the team and show confidence."
Pederson called confidence in Jones "high."
"He's excited to have another opportunity," Pederson said. "It's obviously a chance for him to rebound from last week. As a team, it's the same way: Rally around him, support him and get ready to play a really good football team.
"He has been in big games before. He knows how to handle them. I would expect he's going to rebound this week, learn from it – as we all are – and move forward."
Pederson praised Jones' approach.
"He's a veteran quarterback." Pederson said. "He has played. He has started in this league. He knows how to handle that. Leadership-wise, you see him connect with the players on and off the field – and with us as coaches as well. He communicates with us when it comes to the game plan, what he likes and doesn't like.
"And then his overall work ethic, how he prepares for these games, really gives him the best opportunity playing in these games."
NOTABLE
- Rookie defensive tackle Maason Smith (ankle) and starting left guard Ezra Cleveland (ankle) both practiced on a limited basis Wednesday after missing the loss to the Vikings. Cleveland has missed the last two games and Smith has missed the last four games, with the ankle issue keeping Smith out the last three games.
- Smith and Cleveland were among 10 Jaguars players practicing limited Wednesday, with the others: Cornerback Tyson Campbell (shoulder), wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder), offensive lineman Blake Hance (knee), defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (shoulder), right guard Brandon Scherff (knee), wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), running back D'Ernest Johnson (hamstring) and safety Daniel Thomas (hamstring).Second-year running back Tank Bigsby did not practice because of an ankle injury. Running back Keilan Robinson (toe) practiced full and his window to return from injured reserve remains open.
Pushing through ➡️ Jaguars are spending the week at the Miller Electric Center before heading North to face off against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Check out some practice images. 📸

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (0) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Tyler Hall (40) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Javon Foster (62) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Anton Harrison (77) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Shawn Bowman (49) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Dennis Daley (78) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen (60) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (26) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (61) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen (70) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (19) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Luke Fortner (79) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor and tight end Brenton Strange (85) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Shawn Bowman (49) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Shawn Bowman (49) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell (89) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Elijah Cooks (14) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Elijah Cooks (14) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Devin Duvernay (12) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Joshua Cephus (80) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit (84) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Elijah Cooks (14) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide reciever Velus Jones Jr. (38) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide reciever Velus Jones Jr. (38) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (19) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Joshua Cephus (80) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Elijah Cooks (14) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Tim Jones (15) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby (25) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Joshua Cephus (80) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen (70) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide reciever Velus Jones Jr. (38) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars defensive end Myles Cole (59) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars outside linebackers coach Bill Shuey during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (19) and running back D'Ernest Johnson (2) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars linebacker Anthony Pittman (53) during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) and defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen during practice at the Miller Electric Center on November 13, 2024.