This could be an engine sensor issue but we need to monitor them before we know it could be one of them.
Do you have a scan tool that you can hook up and watch the live data? We need to see the MAF sensor showing proper air intake and then the MAP should drop as you are opening the throttle. I show that this engine has both sensors so if one is faulty then that could cause the issue as the ECM is looking for increased air to deliver more fuel which will raise the RPM.
If the RPM is slowing dropping but the accelerator is increasing then eventually the ECM will think that you are wanting to down shift and so it does. However, it is doing it from a lower RPM then it should so it jerks.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service
It is most likely not the IAC as this just controls idle speed and is not used at higher RPM or speeds. However, you can clean it as well since this is a new to you and while you are there. Here is a guide that will help:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service
Please let us know these values of these sensors while this issue is happening and at idle and we should be able to determine if they are an issue. Thanks
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Saturday, May 1st, 2021 AT 9:23 AM