A quarterback rivalry is brewing in the AFC South.
Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud both wowed fans Sunday during the Jacksonville Jaguars' 24-21 victory over Houston Texans.
Lawrence finished the victory with 364 passing yards, just four shy of his career high, and two total touchdowns power the Jaguars to victory.
Alexander Buford @ABuford17Trevor Lawrence deserves flowers.. has outplayed CJ Stroud today
Ruso @stone_rousseauTrevor Lawrence is thoroughly out playing yalls Goat CJ stroud
Chris Sharp @TheRealCSharpThe 8-3 Jags atop the AFC South where they belong. The real MVP QB of the AFC South Trevor Lawrence showed CJ Stroud how it's done; all is well with the world. <a href="">#DUUUVAL</a>
chance @Chancetheman511Trevor Lawrence has throughly outplayed stroud today and had Ridley caught that other TD he's pushing for over 400 yards
A Stroud American Man 🤘 @FondofHOUsportsTrevor Lawrence has been money on these 3rd downs. Even when they don't quite pick them up he's getting to 4th and short
rohan @all22nerdAs crazy good as Stroud is, Lawrence is better
Nick @DTWD4LEverybody gone need to shut that CJ Stroud > Trevor Lawrence talk with EXTREME prejudice
Lawrence opened scoring for the Jaguars by showing off his 6'6" height in order to carry in a touchdown.
NFL @NFLTrevor Lawrence reeeeeeaches for the TD<br><br>📺: <a href="">#JAXvsHOU</a> on CBS<br>📱: Stream on <a href="">#NFLPlus</a> <a href=""> <a href="">
The quarterback then put the Jaguars ahead in the third by threading in a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley.
NFL @NFLLawrence to Ridley for the <a href="">@Jaguars</a> lead!<br><br>📺: <a href="">#JAXvsHOU</a> on CBS<br>📱: Stream on <a href="">#NFLPlus</a> <a href=""> <a href="">
Germna$ty @JustKeepItGTrevor Lawrence and Calvin Ridley really in sync right now
Ra's al Ghul @amcneil86Talk about threading the needle! What a pass to Ridley from Lawrence.
John Frary @JF_SportsNowHow did Lawrence get that one into Ridley? I thought it was going to be intercepted when he let it go
Ben Arthur @benyarthurOmg. Trevor Lawrence with a LASER to Calvin Ridley. Looked like it should've been picked off by Stingley, but the ball gets to Ridley
Lawrence finished the night with 23-of-38 passing and one interception for two total touchdowns and his second 300-yard game of the season.
The victory marked the quarterback's second consecutive win. Lawrence led the Jags to a 34-14 win over the Tennessee Titans with 262 passing yards last Sunday.
Clay Harbor @clayharbs82Trever Lawrence with 364 yards and I can count 4 BAD drops off the top of my head. This guys resilience is unmatched. <a href="">#Jaguars</a> <a href="">#Jags</a>
William Patteson @williampattesonBack to back great performances from Lawrence.<br><br>Really needed to get it done today, and BOOM! just four yards shy of a career high for passing yards
year 21 @johnrivers131Trevor Lawrence was special today
Stroud, meanwhile, finished with 26-of-36 passing for 204 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' loss.
The rookie quarterback gave the Texans a third-quarter lead by running the ball into the end zone himself.
Houston Texans @HoustonTexansHigh-steppin' into the end zone 🗣️ <a href="">
B/R Gridiron @brgridironMVP chants for CJ Stroud in Houston 🗣️<br><br>(via <a href="">@NickScurfield</a>)<a href="">
Paul Gallant @GallantSaysStroud's legs are the story of the game. Evading pressure. Making plays out of nothing. Running that in to give the <a href="">#Texans</a> the lead.<br><br>MVP Chants at NRG are back. <a href="">#WeAreTexans</a>
Gary Hartman @ghartman314CJ Stroud should be a legit MVP candidate. If the Texans can get to double digit wins he 100% has a serious case.
After the Texans took a late lead, Stroud made it a three-point game with another touchdown pass in the fourth.
B/R Gridiron @brgridironCJ Stroud finds Nico Collins 😤<br><br>3 point game<br><br>(via <a href="">@NFL</a>)<a href="">
Kurt Benkert @KurtBenkertCJ Stroud is so much fun to watch man. They are ALWAYS in games with him.
maxeysznn - MAXEYPILLED @maxeysznnStroud's Football IQ is off the charts oh my word
Ross @RossJ_510Stroud's arm talent is undeniable. Truly 1 of 1
Stroud took a sack at the two-minute warning, and kicker Matt Ammendola's attempt at a tying field goal as time expired bounced off the crossbar.
That ended the Texans' hope of a comeback, but not the reignited rivalry between Texas and Jacksonville.
Andrew Schnittker @aschnitt53Texans-Jags rivalry should be pretty fun going forward with CJ Stroud and Trevor Lawrence
Kyle The Fish @KyleTheFish30Stroud and Lawrence will be fun in the AFC South for awhile.
Steve Sins @AnayaL8er_Trevor Lawrence and CJ Stroud showing out forreal. New rivalry brewing
RJ ☘️(12-4) @GreatDae1nLawrence vs Stroud twice a season for years to come the NFL is in good hands
Jolly St. Nick Case @Nick422Man CJ Stroud vs Trevor Lawrence for an entire generation at least twice a year? Sign me all the way up.
Dennyk @Kuda_dennyC.J Stroud and Trevor Lawrence going going to be a good rivalry and we ready for it <a href="">#NFL</a> <a href="">#WeAreTexans</a> <a href="">#DUUUVAL</a>
Lawrence and the Jaguars padded the team's lead atop the AFC South by improving to an 8-3 record. Next up is a Monday contest against the Cincinnati Bengals at home.
Meanwhile, Stroud and the Texans will fight to climb back into a wild card spot by earning their eighth win of the season next Sunday at home against the Denver Broncos.
