The Jaguars are set to visit Ford Field on Sunday, but their starting quarterback won’t be available to play.

Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) was ruled out by Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson on Wednesday, four days ahead of his team’s clash with the Detroit Lions. It’ll be the second game in a row Lawrence misses while dealing with what the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport recently reported is a “significant AC joint sprain” in his left shoulder.

Former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones started in Lawrence’s place against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10, completing 14 of his 22 passes for 111 yards and two interceptions. Jacksonville’s lone score in the game came via a 1-yard touchdown rush from Jones in the first quarter.

Jones is slated to start once again at Detroit.

“One, he’s a veteran quarterback, so he’s played (and) he’s started in this league. He knows how to handle that,” Pederson said Wednesday when asked what Jones provides. “Two, leadership-wise with the guys, you see him communicate with the players on and off the field (and) with us as coaches as well.

“I think the third thing is how well he does communicate with us when it comes to the game plan; what he likes, what he doesn’t like. And then just his overall work ethic, how he prepares for these games. (That) really gives him the best opportunity playing in these games.”

The Jaguars have their bye week following the game against Detroit. That provides an opportunity for Lawrence to have extended rest, but Pederson noted how Lawrence is “still a question, but I’m optimistic” for his availability after the bye.

Lawrence had started the season’s first nine games for Jacksonville, passing for 2,004 yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with six interceptions while completing 61.3% of his throws.

More recognition for Bates

Make that two NFC Special Teams Player of the Week awards for rookie kicker Jake Bates.

Bates received the honor Wednesday, recognized by the league for making two clutch kicks to help his team beat the Houston Texans in Week 10. Bates nailed a 58-yarder with 5:06 remaining to tie the game, and he later won it with a walk-off 52-yarder as time expired.

A Houston-area native, Bates also won the award when he connected on a 44-yard field goal to give Detroit a two-point lead with 19 seconds to play in a win over the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 20. On the season, Bates is 14-for-14 on field goals and 32-for-33 on extra points.

The only other Lions kickers to win NFC Special Teams Player of the Week multiple times are Jason Hanson (12) and Matt Prater (seven).