"Thomas finished third in the NFL in receiving yards (1,282 yards with 10 TDs) in 2024 behind only Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. In 2025, Thomas' 365 receiving yards rank 41st in the NFL and his 13.5 yards per catch rank 28th. He has also been plagued by five drops (tied for second-most in NFL), according to ESPN Research, and there have been several instances in which he appeared to avoid contact while trying to make a catch."
"The offense, as a result, is struggling -- averaging 19 points per game (26th) and scoring 19 points combined in the last two games. "Any player that has maybe not done as much as they'd want to -- as a player and as a coach -- [the approach] is to just keep pushing through that," Coen said. "... It takes work, it takes patience, it takes time, and you're just hopeful that it's going to be able to come to life here.""
Brian Thomas Jr. entered his second season with high expectations but has struggled early, compiling 365 receiving yards (41st) and 13.5 yards per catch (28th) in 2025. He has been credited with five drops, tied for second-most in the NFL, and has had plays where he appeared to avoid contact while catching. The Jaguars' offense has averaged 19 points per game and scored 19 combined in the last two games. Coach Liam Coen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence express continued confidence in Thomas. Travis Hunter suffered a noncontact right knee injury and was placed on injured reserve, increasing Thomas' importance while the team evaluates Hunter's return timeline.
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