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The Jags have shot down all offers so far, but it’s hard to justify his current usage when the team could instead recoup some draft capital by moving him. Thomas hasn’t caught more than two passes in a game since Week 2. He has three games with zero catches this year and played just 19 snaps on Thursday versus the Ravens. The Chiefs are reportedly interested, though that would require the Jags to send BTJ to one of their biggest competitors in the AFC. The Steelers and 49ers are also reportedly interested.

Breer and NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe put out similar reports today, indicating that the Jaguars are now hesitant to trade away Thomas. Per Breer, Thomas is not the best fit for coach Liam Coen’s scheme, but he “brings a downfield element that’s really important in keeping defenses honest against the run, and opening things up underneath for Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington.” Wolfe echoed Breer’s downfield sentiment and added that when the Jaguars traded away Tyson Campbell last year, it had a negative impact on the locker room — and Jaguars brass has “learned from it.” Thomas and Travis Hunter are reportedly close friends, and Thomas is liked in the locker room. It sounds like the formerly productive wide receiver might be staying put. Breer lists the Chiefs and Steelers, and the 49ers to a lesser degree, as the teams known to be seeking wide receiver help.

Strange was overshadowed by the 52-yard reception from fellow tight end Nate Boerkircher on the team’s opening possession, but he made a really nice grab in triple coverage over the middle of the field to set up the team’s second score of the game. Strange remains unlikely to see consistent volume for as long as the Jaguars continue to so handily control games, something that appears likely to continue given the team holds the weakest strength of schedule for the remainder of the regular season. Fantasy managers likely have better options ahead of a Week 10 meeting with the Titans.

Both of Washington’s receptions came before the break, the second of which was a 50-yard touchdown on a double-move slant against Cover-0 with under one minute remaining before the half. Washington remains one of the most efficient receivers in the league but consistently positive game scripts have left the overall pass volume lacking, particularly in the second half this season. He remains an upside WR2 ahead of a Week 10 meeting with the Titans.

All four of Meyers’ receptions came before the half in what remained a tighter game until just before the half, when alpha wide receiver Parker Washington took a simple slant for a 50-yard touchdown with under a minute remaining before the break. As has been the case on numerous occasions this season, Jacksonville coasted in the second half, limiting overall pass volume after the break. Meyers narrowly missed his first touchdown since Week 3 as he was tackled at the one on the team’s first possession. He remains a viable FLEX option ahead of a Week 10 meeting with the Titans.

Rodriguez split time with lead back Bhayshul Tuten in the first half before soaking up most of the backfield work in the third quarter. Both backs would then cede primary duties to special team ace Ameer Abdullah in the fourth quarter when the game was well in hand. Rodriguez has seen his fantasy value plummet of late with the emergence of Tuten as a borderline workhorse, a situation that was heavily influenced by Tuten’s lack of practice ahead of Thursday Night Football. The long week appears likely to provide the time needed for Tuten to return to full strength, leaving Rodriguez as a touchdown-dependent FLEX when the Jaguars face the Titans in Week 10.

Tuten started after failing to practice in any capacity this week, capping off the opening drive with a score from one yard out. He would split time with Chris Rodriguez for the rest of the first half before giving way to the combination of Rodriguez and special teams ace Ameer Abdullah for the bulk of the second half with the game in hand. Tuten should see his volume tick back up toward lead back territory when the Jaguars face off against the Titans in Week 10, where he will return to RB2 status.

It was business as usual for Lawrence and the Jaguars, who won their eighth game by 20 or more points since the start of the 2025 season, the most in the league during that span. Lawrence looked sharp throughout, starting things off with a touchdown drive on their opening possession that was sparked by a 52-yard completion to tight end Nate Boerkircher. He would hit Parker Washington on a slant for a 50-yard touchdown in the final minute before the half to push the lead to 17-3, with a flurry of second half field goals enough to chase the reeling Ravens from the field. In standard Jacksonville fashion, positive game script capped Lawrence’s aerial volume, something fantasy managers have both gotten used to through the mid way point in the season and will likely see continue considering the Jaguars hold the league’s softest remaining strength of schedule. The win pushes the Jaguars to 6-2 and extends their lead in the AFC South ahead of a Week 10 meeting with the one-win Titans, where Lawrence will remain a back end QB1 due to lack of volume.

The Jaguars’ No. 2 edge rusher will play through his ribs injury tonight. He apparently got hurt during Tuesday’s practice, but is good to go two days later. The Jaguars declared WR CJ Williams, CB Alijah Huzzie, S Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig and DE Wesley Williams inactive for Week 9 against the Ravens.

The Jaguars have routinely killed the clock with their efficient ground game this season, oftentimes pulling Trevor Lawrence early. With the Ravens starting QB Joe Fagnano (ankle) tonight, the Jaguars should again enjoy a run-heavy game script, expectedly playing with a lead. Tuten is an RB1, having avoided suffering a setback this week.