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The play so nice they chose it twice: Trevor Lawrence makes NFL's Top 100 throws list

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass against Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) during the second quarter of an NFL football regular season matchup AFC South division title game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Trevor Lawrence had two of his throws from this season selected to the NFL’s Top 100 Throws video they released on their social channels.

The second-year quarterback emerged as a star as Jacksonville barreled into the postseason under the first year head coach Doug Pederson.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson talks with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after Lawrence was stopped on a one yard running play on fourth down during early fourth quarter action. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the New York Giants at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, October 23, 2022. The Jaguars trailed at the half 11 to 13 and lost to the Giants with a final score of 17 to 23. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

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Lawrence completed 66 percent of his throws while passing for 4,113 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Jaguars last season. While not shown in the video, he had at least one jaw-dropping play in most of Jacksonville's games.

Take a look at the league's selections:

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Zay Jones (7) after Jones' late third quarter touchdown. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Los Angeles Chargers in their first round playoff game Saturday, January 14, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars trailed 27 to 7 at the half but came back to win the game 31 to 30. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

Lawrence finds Zay Jones deep vs. Chargers (82)

During Jacksonville’s historic comeback against the Chargers, Lawrence fired a rocket to Zay Jones over the middle for an easy touchdown.

It was a part of a 27-point comeback that put Jacksonville into the AFC Divisional Round.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) hauls in a reception for a run and score against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph (1) during the third quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Dallas Cowboys 40-34 in overtime. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Lawrence to Jones vs. Cowboys (33 & 14)

A play so nice it made the list twice. In what was surely an error, the NFL selected the same play for number 33 and 14.

Lawrence and Jones connected on another deep shot. This time in a comeback surge against Dallas as a part of Jones’ three touchdown performance.

Off of a play action, Lawrence rolled right and uncorked a heater as Jones hit a double move to lose his defender and reel in a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes for yards during the second quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars edged the Ravens 28-27. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes for yards during the second quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars edged the Ravens 28-27. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Top 5 Throws of 2022

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4. Lamar Jackson to DeSean Jackson vs. Jaguars

3. Geno Smith to Tyler Lockett vs. Rams

2. Josh Allen to Gabe Davis vs. Steelers

1. PJ Walker to DJ Moore vs. Falcons

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Trevor Lawrence, Zay Jones pair for two of NFL's 100 top throws of 2022