Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy Football News | Shark Bites

Despite leading the team in targets (7) and receiving yards (49), Jacksonville Jaguars' WR Brian Thomas Jr. failed to hit double-digit PPR points for the fourth consecutive week. Thomas scored 11-plus PPR points in 13 of his 17 games as a rookie, but is off to a miserable start in Liam Coen's new offense. Thomas entered Week 4 outside of the top 50 scoring fantasy WRs, which is one of the most surprising -- and disappointing -- starts to the 2025 season. Particularly for a Jacksonville squad that is off to a 3-1 start.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. continued to struggle in Sunday's win over the Texans. He managed just 2 receptions for 55 yards among six targets. Thomas ranked third on the team in targets while drawing just 15% of Trevor Lawrence's 40 pass attempts for the game. He trailed WR Parker Washington and TE Brenton Strange in targets and catches.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. HC Liam Coen suggested earlier this week that Thomas' wrist was a factor in his ugly Week 2. We're still not totally buying that. But the full practice on Wednesday is confirmation that Thomas is in no danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Texans.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. had a brutal Week 2, catching 4 of 12 targets for 49 yards. He was charged with one drop but had a couple other catchable balls that he alligator-armed. HC Liam Coen blamed it on a wrist injury in his Monday press conference, despite Thomas Jr. not being listed on the Week 2 injury report.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence rebounded from a low-output Week 1 to post 271 yards and 3 TD against the Bengals in Week 2. Lawrence was far from perfect, though, throwing 2 INTs -- including one in the end zone.

WR Travis Hunter led the Jaguars with eight targets in his NFL debut Sunday. He caught six of them (also a team high) for 33 yards. Hunter actually ranked third among Jags receivers in playing time, staying on the field for 63.6% of the offensive snaps and running a route on 81.8% of dropbacks. That number narrowly trailed No. 2 Dyami Brown (84.8%), though, and also fell not far behind Brian Thomas Jr. (27 routes vs. 33).

Jacksonville WR/DB Travis Hunter caught two passes for nine yards during Saturday’s preseason game against the Steelers. Hunter played both sides of the ball, but the Jaguars seemed to prioritize him on offense in this game.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. won't practice Wednesday, but you don't need to worry. ESPN's Michael DiRocco reports that it's just an illness and that the team calls him "day-to-day."

The Jaguars fired HC Doug Pederson, according to multiple reports. This one was a lock. It was frankly surprising that Pederson made it through the entire 2024 season. He went 9-8 in his first two years in Jacksonville before an ugly 4-13 season that saw the Jags rank in the bottom 10 in points, total yards, rushing yards, and passing yards. QB Trevor Lawrence did not make any noticeable strides under Pederson's tutelage and recorded his worst passer rating since his 2021 rookie campaign this past year. The Jaguars are retaining GM Trent Baalke. We'll see who he tabs as his next HC.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. caught seven of 11 targets for 103 yards in the Jaguars Week 18 loss to the Colts. He ends his rookie season catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 TDs.

The forecast for today's Titans-Jaguars game calls for an 85-95% chance of rain throughout the contest. There's lightning in the area, so we could even see this one delayed for a bit. Winds are expected to come in around 10 mph with gusts of 20-30. That's enough to impact some deep passes and kicks. WRs Calvin Ridley and Brian Thomas and TE Chig Okonwko look a bit riskier with this weather, although they can stay in fantasy lineups in most cases. Try to avoid both kickers in this game.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is being placed on IR after suffering a concussion against the Texans. He would be eligibile to return for Week 18, but he likely will be shut down for the season. LB Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended due to the hit on Lawrence while he was sliding.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is active for today’s game vs. the Texans. He’ll be playing through a significant AC joint injury to his left shoulder that might eventually require surgery. Lawrence would be a shaky start even in superflex leagues. But his return is good news for WR Brian Thomas Jr. and TE Evan Engram.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is expected to play vs. the Texans this weekend, HC Doug Pederson said Friday. Lawrence will be playing through a significant AC joint injury to his left shoulder that might eventually require surgery. It's his non-throwing shoulder, but there's still some risk that Lawrence takes a shot and is forced to exit. Against a Texans squad ranked fourth in pass defense DVOA, Lawrence would be a shaky Week 13 fantasy play. But his return is excellent news for WR Brian Thomas Jr. and TE Evan Engram.

There's a "good possibility" that Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) starts against the Texans on Sunday if he avoids a setback over the next couple of days, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Lawrence took the "majority" of the first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, Rapoport adds. Lawrence is dealing with an AC joint injury in his left, non-throwing shoulder that might eventually require surgery. But he seems determined to play through it for the 2-9 Jaguars. Lawrence would not be a recommended fantasy play against Houston, but his return would be good news for WR Brian Thomas Jr. and TE Evan Engram.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. HC Doud Pederson was non-committal on Lawrence's availability for this weekend's game vs. the Texans before practice. We'll continue to track his status over the next few days. Lawrence shouldn't be part of your Week 13 fantasy plans, but his return would be good news for WR Brian Thomas and TE Evan Engram.