After just one season with the team, the Jaguars release wide receiver Gabriel Davis.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are making big changes to their offense. Those plans do not include wide receiver Gabriel Davis as he has been released. With head coach Liam Coen coming to town, a revival in fantasy goodness is expected with Trevor Lawrence at the helm.
The Jaguars made a bold move to support Lawrence’s ascendance by trading up to pick 2 in the NFL Draft in order to select the hybrid 2024 Heisman winner in Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Opposite of Brian Thomas Jr. the Jaguars are bound to improve significantly on offense.
As Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast.” With Gabriel Davis it is in the form of being released 1 year into his 3-year, $39 million contract. Look for Davis to sign a low risk 1-year deal with a wide receiver needy team. A Bills reunion immediately comes to mind.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
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The Jacksonville Jaguars made the first trade of the 2025 NFL draft, all the way to second overall to select the Colorado star
After all the talk about the Jacksonville Jaguars potentially trading up for Ashton Jeanty in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team dialed it up a notch by trading for the No. 2 pick from Cleveland to select two-way threat Travis Hunter.
Hunter has repeatedly said he would only play if he could continue to line up at wide receiver and defensive back. The Browns were expected to give him that opportunity, but Jacksonville must have sweetened the deal to make the first big splash on the evening. Terms of the trade were not immediately available.
Per ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, the Jaguars are expected first to introduce Hunter to the receiving corps while still working him into his more natural position in the defensive backfield. He will line up across from last year’s breakout rookie Brian Thomas Jr, giving Trevor Lawrence a more potent arsenal than he’s had in recent memory.
Author: Sam Schneider (@BuyAndSellYou)
Jaguars Stud Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. to Dominate WR touches in wake of Kirk & Davis Injuries
Rookie Brian Thomas Jr, who has been ascending in this offense, exited last Sunday’s game with a rib injury. The MRI show no breaks or fractures and he is looking good to go this weekend. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for the rest of the wide receiver room. Gabe Davis exited with a shoulder injury, he is not expected to play. Christian Kirk suffered a broken collarbone, which will be a season ending injury.
Arrows are up this week for rookie Brian Thomas Jr. in the wake of the Kirk and Davis injuries. He he profiles as an alpha and his play so far this year has done nothing but confirm that assessment. In the wake of the injuries to Kirk and Davis, Thomas Jr. looks too absorb the majority of the vacated targets, dominating the wide receiver touch share for the Jaguars in week 9. Another beneficiary of the vacated targets in Jacksonville will be Evan Engram.
Both Engram and Thomas Jr. had recently seen a value bump on Kirk trade rumors. Now with Kirk out for the season, we can expect increased production from both players rest of season, setting the stage for the stud rookie’s WR 1 breakout.
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Brian Thomas Jr. is one of the top risers in PlayerProfiler’s Dynasty Deluxe lifetime value rating for the end of October.
Brian Thomas’ dynasty fantasy football value is skyrocketing, thanks to his impressive performances in recent games. Over the past four weeks, Thomas has scored 20+ ppr fantasy points in three out of four games, including three touchdowns. His chemistry with Trevor Lawrence is improving every week, and his ability to make big plays have made him a reliable target and the leading rookie in receiving yards with 513 so far this season.
In addition to his on-field success, Thomas’ role in the offense has expanded, garnering five or more targets in the past five games. This increased involvement has translated into higher fantasy points, making him a valuable asset for any dynasty team. His combination of speed, agility, and hands has made him a nightmare for defenses.
Given his current trajectory, it’s only a matter of time before Brian Thomas is firmly regarded as a top-10 wide receiver in dynasty leagues. Savvy fantasy managers should act quickly to acquire him before his value becomes more baked in. Thomas has been the subject of debate on how to be valued, and isn’t being fully recognized yet as a rising star who will allow you to reap the rewards of his continued success for years to come.
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Brian Thomas Jr. is showing an early ability to learn complex concepts quickly. Expect early returns in fantasy football for the rookie wide receiver.
The Jaguars are set to let Brian Thomas Jr. “swim” in 2024. Given that Thomas Jr. is a rookie, the team is publicly giving him praise while not putting too much pressure on the LSU standout.
The wide receiver position has had plenty of bullish hype for the 2024 rookie class. Led by Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze it is easy for fantasy gamers to let Brian Thomas Jr. slide further due to the depth of the class.
Brian Thomas Jr. has been a perfect pick in round 7 on UnderDog best ball drafts, an even later pick in redraft, and is gaining solidified value in dynasty leagues. If you have Brian Thomas Jr. on your roster, expect him to return value early in the season. Taking everything in stride with an adaptable ability to learn quickly, expect Thomas Jr. to stride by secondaries and make a habit of connecting with Trevor Lawrence for a plethora of touchdowns.
Since Week 1 of the preseason, Brian Thomas Jr. has moved up 3.3 spots in ADP.
Jaguars rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has moved up 3.3 spots on UnderDog since week 1 of the preseason. Thomas Jr. is one of the biggest risers in ADP inside UnderDog’s top-100 players.
Brian Thomas Jr. is going in the 7th round of drafts and is an appealing player in builds when stacking the Titans and Jaguars for their week 17 matchup in Tennessee. DeAndre Hopkins, who has been a strong piece in drafting the aforementioned correlated build, has seen his ADP drop due to injury.
Additionally, in his first preseason game, Brian Thomas Jr. caught a beautiful deep ball with a one-handed grab securing a 41-yard reception against the Chiefs. It is easy to see the upside and value in selecting Thomas Jr. as your 4th wide receiver in best ball builds. The beauty is that drafters don’t have to pay the exorbitant price that Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers cost when selecting Thomas Jr. in the 7th round.
