Trevor Lawrence Comes Through Late and the Jaguars Hold Off the Saints, 31–24

Trevor Lawrence (16) of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball during the first half against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Oct. 19, 2023. Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS—Travis Etienne ran for two touchdowns, Foyesade Oluokun returned an interception for a score, and Christian Kirk’s 44-yard touchdown after a short catch over the middle lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31–24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night, Oct. 19.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned from a sprained knee that forced him out of the final minutes of a victory over Indianapolis on Sunday and wound up leading Jacksonville (5–2) with 59 yards rushing.