After six inconsistent games to start the 2025 NFL season, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence believes he’s found the team’s “Trump card,” and it lies in maximizing rookie two-way phenom Travis Hunter Jr. The Jaguars’ offense has sputtered, averaging under 20 points in two contests, and Lawrence knows the fix starts with better integrating Hunter’s explosive skill set.
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Their failure to beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6 showed that the Jaguars have a weak offense. Jacksonville’s defense was also very strong, as it almost kept Seattle to just 10 points in the game’s first three quarters. Conversely, the attack failed because of a weak offensive line and a standstill ground attack.. Without a guard, Robert Hainsey, protection was crippled, and the run game did not go over 70 yards in the second week. Despite those setbacks, one bright spot emerged: Travis Hunter Jr. finally saw extended offensive snaps.
> “He’s a great corner, he is a great receiver, and I think trying to find the right way to use him is something that we’re always looking to do every week.That is part of the evolution of our offense: keep getting better, finding more opportunities like that,” [Lawrence said](https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/trevor-lawrence-jacksonville-travis-hunter-los-angeles-rams?utm_source=chatgpt.com).
The Jaguars will have increased him in short-yardage and motion packages where his skills of turning quick catches into explosive gains would be exploited.
Head coach Liam Coen also widely expressed that sentiment earlier in the week, saying Hunter’s dual-threat ability might be the difference between stagnated drives and drives that ended in scores. Jacksonville’s offensive identity, Coen said, must combine toughness in the run game with dynamic route execution, something Hunter can directly influence.
With the Jaguars sitting at 3–3 and their playoff hopes still within reach, Lawrence’s “Trump card” strategy isn’t just talk; it’s a blueprint. The next few weeks will reveal whether Jacksonville can turn potential into production, or if Hunter’s breakout remains a card yet to be played.