Travis Hunter Fantasy Football News | Shark Bites

After a slow start to his rookie season, No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter had his breakout game in London. Hunter caught 8 balls for 101 yards and his first NFL TD in Jacksonville's 35-7 loss against the Rams. Those were easily the best numbers of Hunter's career, as were the 14 targets he commanded.

Jaguars WR+ Travis Hunter managed just 15 yards on 4 catches in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. But his seven targets ranked second on the team, and Hunter actually led the squad in pass routes for the first time all season.

Jaguars TE Brenton Strange injured his hip last night in the second quarter and did not return to the game. The Jaguars announced that Strange will be placed on Injured Reserve, keeping him out for at least four games. TEs Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt both took snaps last night, replacing Strange.

Jaguars WR Travis Hunter snagged 3 of 3 targets for 64 yards in Monday’s win over Kansas City. He played a season-high 69% of the offensive snaps while mixing in for 39% of the defensive snaps.

Jaguars HC Liam Coen says Travis Hunter will get a "likely uptick" in his defensive role this Sunday against the Bengals, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. The rookie played just six defensive snaps in the Week 1 victory over the Panthers.

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).

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to feature first-round WR Travis Hunter primarily on offense in the team's Week 1 opener against the Carolina Panthers. Hunter will also play defense as a rotational CB.

Jaguars WR Travis Hunter practiced on Wednesday and will be ready for Week 1, GM James Gladstone said. The rookie had been sidelined since August 14 with an upper-body injury. "He's on the grass today and rolling full speed," Gladstone said.

Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter missed today’s joint practice with the Dolphins due to an upper-body injury according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hunter will also miss the Jaguars third preseason game. HC Liam Coen said he considered letting Hunter practice, but didn’t want to risk reaggrevating the injury.

Jaguars WR Travis Hunter returned to a limited practice on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Hunter missed a few days of practice and Jacksonville's second preseason game with an upper-body injury, but it shouldn't be a factor by the time Week 1 rolls around. Hunter remains an exciting WR3 target in fantasy drafts. We highlighted him as one of the highest-upside picks.

Jaguars WR Travis Hunter is in danger of missing the team’s second preseason game. HC Liam Coen indicated that he may hold Hunter out due to an upper-body injury, but that it is just precautionary. He missed Thursday’s practice with the injury.

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 HC Liam Coen gave his most detailed answer yet about the plan for Travis Hunter on an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. And it has us even more excited about Hunter's 2025 fantasy outlook.