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Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 11: Travis Etienne Jr., Brian Thomas Jr., Evan Engram | Sporting News How to approach Jacksonville's top skill position players with Mac Jones back under center.

12 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Remains limited in practice Thomas (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Since suffering a chest contusion in the Jaguars' Week 8 loss to the Packers, Thomas has been listed as a limited participant in eight consecutive practices. He hasn't missed any game action because of the injury, playing 90 percent of snaps in a Week 9 loss to the Eagles and 86 percent of snaps in a Week 10 loss to the Vikings. However, Thomas has been limited to a 4-36-0 receiving line on seven targets between those contests, and assuming he's cleared to play again this Sunday against the Lions, he'll profile as a risky option in fantasy lineups. With Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) already ruled out for the Week 11 game, Mac Jones will make a second straight start at quarterback, coming off an ugly outing against the Vikings in which he threw for just 111 yards on 22 attempts while committing three turnovers.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Thomas (chest) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact As was Gabe Davis (shoulder), though with no reported setbacks for either of the Jaguars' starting wideouts -- who both logged 86 percent snap shares in Week 10 -- chances are the duo's listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related. Of more concern regarding Thomas' fantasy upside for Sunday's game against the Lions is that Mac Jones --who struggled in last weekend's 12-7 loss to the Vikings -- will get another start at QB for Jacksonville with Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) still unavailable.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO

Quiet in Week 10 loss Thomas caught two of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The rookie first-round pick played 86 percent of Jacksonville's offensive snaps but saw fewer than five targets for the third straight game. The Jaguars struggled to move the ball with Mac Jones under center, and Thomas' fantasy upside is likely to be limited while Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is unavailable.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Thomas (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact The Jaguars listed Thomas as questionable for the second week in a row due to the chest contusion he suffered in a Week 8 loss to the Packers, but he'll once again suit up despite being a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday. In the Jaguars' Week 9 loss to the Eagles, Thomas' playing time wasn't affected -- he played 90 percent of the offensive snaps -- but he was contained to two catches for 22 yards on four targets. He should continue to see ample snaps as Jacksonville's No. 1 wideout in Week 10, though Thomas will be working with a new quarterback in Mac Jones, who is stepping in for the injured Trevor Lawrence (shoulder).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Thomas (chest), who is officially questionable for Week 10, is expected to play in Sunday's contest against Minnesota, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas appears set to play through a chest issue for a second straight week despite reports that emerged in the aftermath of the injury that he could miss 2-to-4 weeks. In last Sunday's loss to Philadelphia, the rookie wideout notched just two catches for a season-low 22 yards, but he was able to log a season-high 90 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps. Per Fowler, Gabe Davis -- Jacksonville's No. 2 wideout -- is also slated to suit up Sunday despite a shoulder injury.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Is Brian Thomas Jr. playing this week? Latest injury update, fantasy outlook for Jaguars WR vs. Vikings | Sporting News Canada The Jaguars wide receiver is dealing with a chest injury.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable for Sunday Thomas (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The same goes for Gabe Davis (shoulder) -- who was inactive in Week 9 -- with Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville relaying Friday that head coach Doug Pederson noted that he was optimistic Davis would be able to play Sunday, while also commending Thomas, who continues to progress, for his "toughness" in fighting through his chest injury last weekend en route to logging a 91 percent snap share in the Jaguars' 28-23 loss to the Eagles. At this stage, it looks like Jacksonville is trending toward having both Thomas and Davis available versus Minnesota, with confirmation of the duo's Week 10 status set to arrive once the team's inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Thomas (chest) remained limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Thomas was also limited Wednesday, so he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Vikings without an injury designation. While playing through his chest issue in a Week 9 loss to the Eagles, Thomas was on the field for 91 percent of the Jaguars' snaps on offense, en route to catching two of his four targets for 22 yards. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Thomas heads into the weekend with an injury designation, but assuming his availability, a bounce-back could be in store for the 2024 first-rounder versus Minnesota, considering the steady role he maintains in his team's passing attack.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's practice Thomas (chest) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Thomas played through the injury in Week 9 against the Eagles but was held to a career-low 22 receiving yards. If the standout rookie can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday and avoid an injury designation Sunday against the Vikings, that could portend a return to his previous level of production, which saw Thomas average 71.6 receiving yards per game and catch five touchdown passes in his first eight NFL games.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6

Jacksonville Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. talks lack of targets in loss to Eagles Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. saw just four targets in the team’s loss to the Eagles. He didn’t think Philly did anything special to take him...

NOVEMBER 4 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Quiet game Sunday Thomas had two receptions (four targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Thomas saw his production take a hit in Week 9 following a pair of outings with 60-plus yards and a touchdown in each. The 2024 first-round selection has still been a strong fantasy asset with 35 receptions, 595 yards and five touchdowns through nine contests this season. Thomas will look to resume his scoring ways in next Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne, WR Brian Thomas Jr. active, Gabe Davis inactive vs. Eagles Jaguars' Travis Etienne will play against the Eagles today after missing the last two games. Brian Thomas Jr. will also suit up. Who else wi...

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

In and Out, 2024 Week 9: Brian Thomas Jr. Active, Gabe Davis and 4 Others Inactive WR Brian Thomas Jr. active, WR Gabe Davis inactive for the Jaguars against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphi...

NOVEMBER 3 • JAGUARS.COM

Active as expected in Week 9 Thomas (chest) is active for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Eagles.

Impact The star rookie practiced in limited fashion all week and was believed to be trending toward active status, which is now official. Thomas will have a chance to enjoy his largest target opportunity share yet, considering Christian Kirk (IR, collarbone) and Gabe Davis (shoulder, inactive) are unavailable and Jacksonville could well have to eventually adopt a pass-heavy gameplan in a game it's a significant road underdog for.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected in Week 9 Thomas (chest) is active for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Eagles.

Impact The star rookie practiced in a limited fashion all week and was believed to be trending toward active status, which now is official. Thomas will have a chance to enjoy his largest target opportunity share yet, considering Christian Kirk (IR, collarbone) and Gabe Davis (inactive, shoulder) are unavailable and Jacksonville could well have to eventually adopt a pass-heavy approach in a game in which it's a significant road underdog.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lining up to play Sunday Thomas (chest) is listed as questionable but expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Barring a setback in pregame warmups, Thomas should be officially cleared to play upon the release of the Jaguars' inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Thomas was one of three Jacksonville receivers to emerge from the Week 8 loss to the Packers with an injury, as he was forced out in the second half with a chest contusion. The rookie was then a limited participant in practice throughout Week 9 prep before head coach Doug Pederson characterized him as a game-time decision for Sunday, but Thomas looks like he'll be ready to lead a depleted Jacksonville receiving corps, which could result in an extra target or two going his way. Christian Kirk is out for the season after fracturing his left collarbone in Week 8, while Gabe Davis exited the loss to Green Bay with a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable for Week 9 but looks like a longshot to play in Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Is Brian Thomas Jr. playing at Eagles? He's questionable with a chest injury Brian Thomas Jr. is officially listed as questionable after suffering a chest injury last week and being limited in practice all week.

NOVEMBER 3 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Jacksonville Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), Etienne officially questionable vs. Eagles Jaguars rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is officially questionable to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles Who else could miss...

NOVEMBER 1 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Game-time decision against Eagles Thomas (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Thomas and Gabe Davis (shoulder) both carry questionable designations, while Christian Kirk (collarbone) is unsurprisingly ruled out due to what's expected to be a season-ending injury. Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Thomas is less than 100 percent healthy and will be a game-time decision, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL Radio.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. among GTDs vs. Eagles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr.and Gabe Davis and running back Travis Etienne will be game-time decisions for Sunday’s...

NOVEMBER 1 • THESTATE.COM

Another limited practice Thomas (chest) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Impact As did Gabe Davis (shoulder), which puts the focus on what the duo is able to do at practice Friday in terms of the composition of the Jaguars' Week 9 wideout corps, which will be without Christian Kirk, who is is out for the season with a collarbone injury. Thomas will presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Eagles without an injury designation.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Manages limited practice Thomas (chest) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact It's a good sign just three days after an early exit from Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Packers. Early reports suggested Thomas may have suffered a multi-week injury, but coach Doug Pederson called the rookie day-to-day after an MRI revealed nothing more than a contusion. Thomas thus has a chance to play this Sunday at Philadelphia, as does Gabe Davis (shoulder - LP), while Christian Kirk (collarbone) is out for the season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE