The Jacksonville Jaguars are dealing with injury setbacks as they prepare to take on the Cleveland Browns this weekend. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receiver Christian Kirk both suffered injuries during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson addressed the media and confirmed that Lawrence had sustained a high ankle sprain. While Lawrence has not been ruled out for Sunday's game, his status remains uncertain as he continues to receive treatment and evaluation. The team will closely monitor his progress in the coming days.

On the other hand, the news is not as optimistic for Christian Kirk. Pederson announced that Kirk had suffered a core muscle injury, and it is expected that he will be sidelined for a significant period of time. Although no final decision has been made, Pederson indicated that Kirk may require surgery based on preliminary assessment and pending MRI results.

Christian Kirk's injury occurred early in the game when he made a 26-yard catch. He remained on the field in discomfort before eventually making his way to the locker room and did not return to the game. The 27-year-old wide receiver has been a key target for the Jaguars this season, leading the team in receiving yards with 787. He has also contributed three touchdowns on 57 receptions.

Trevor Lawrence's injury happened in the late stages of the fourth quarter. Left tackle Walker Little unintentionally stepped on Lawrence's ankle, causing him to go down. Though Lawrence initially attempted to get up, his frustration was evident as he threw his helmet to the ground. He was assisted to the locker room and underwent X-rays, which fortunately came back negative for any fractures or breaks.

In Lawrence's potential absence, the Jaguars will turn to veteran backup C.J. Beathard to lead the offense. Beathard showcased his skills during Monday's game by completing nine of his ten passes for 63 yards after replacing Lawrence. His presence helped orchestrate a game-tying field goal in regulation time, sending the game into overtime.

The Jaguars are currently 8-4 and are eager to bounce back from their overtime loss against the Bengals. With the uncertainty surrounding Lawrence's availability and the absence of Kirk, the team faces a challenging matchup against the Browns. Jacksonville will need to rely on their depth and remaining offensive weapons to overcome these setbacks and secure a victory.

With the game fast approaching, the Jaguars' medical staff will closely monitor the progress of both Lawrence and Kirk. Final decisions regarding their availability will likely be made closer to game time.