Jacksonville Jaguars Early 2026 Season: Trevor Lawrence, Parker Washington Shine as DaVon Hamilton, Arik Armstead Face Concerns Through two weeks of the 2026 NFL season, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receiver Parker Washington have excelled, while DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead raise concerns. As the 2026 NFL season enters its third week, the Jacksonville Jaguars have played two games, providing an early glimpse of the team's potential. The Jaguars opened the season with a 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns on September 13 at EverBank Stadium, followed by a loss to the Denver Broncos on September 20 at Empower Field at Mile High. With eight quarters of football played, several players have delivered encouraging performances, while others have yet to meet expectations. Trevor Lawrence Delivers Strong StartQuarterback Trevor Lawrence has largely met high expectations. He ranks No. 9 in EPA per dropback and No. 5 in success rate among qualified passers this season, according to NFL metrics. Lawrence was flawless in Week 1 and finished the first half of the Broncos game strong, though a few plays from the Denver loss he would want back, plus some pass-blocking lapses and drops, slightly marred his overall output. When the Jaguars have played well around him, Lawrence has shown MVP-caliber stretches.The Broncos game, played on September 20 in Denver, saw Lawrence stand in the pocket and hand off to running back Ameer Abdullah, but the offense could not consistently sustain drives. Lawrence later noted that the team will increasingly rely on rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten. Tuten has rushed for 131 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries, nearly half his entire 2025 rushing total, and has been one of the offense's best players.Parker Washington, Ventrell Miller ImpressWide receiver Parker Washington has been a revelation through two weeks, leading the team with 12 catches for 181 yards and a touchdown. Washington has recorded at least 80 receiving yards in each of his last six games, including postseason, becoming the first Jaguar to achieve that feat in six straight games. He ended last season on a high note and has shown no signs of slowing down.Linebacker Ventrell Miller has also stepped up in his first full-time starting role. Replacing Devin Lloyd, Miller has been stellar against the run, effective as a blitzer, and reliable in coverage. His play has exceeded expectations, solidifying the middle of the Jacksonville defense.DaVon Hamilton, Arik Armstead Face ConcernsNose tackle DaVon Hamilton has arguably been the Jaguars' best defensive performer through two weeks, displaying elite run defense against both the Browns and Broncos. However, Hamilton landed on the injury report this week with a back injury, potentially threatening his availability or effectiveness moving forward. Defensive end Arik Armstead has struggled, generating just one pressure on over 40 pass-rush attempts this season. As a result, the Jaguars have had to shift Travon Walker inside on passing downs to spark interior pressure, a problem that has plagued the team for years and must be resolved quickly if the defense is to thrive.