Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.. injured in the third quarter Green Bay Packers in Week 8. The star rookie wide receiver left the game and did not return to the contest.

Thomas Jr. has had an outstanding start to the 2024 season and his absence will be a significant loss for the team. jaguars‘ He struggles offensively. Leads and ties all rookie receivers on the field Marvin Harrison Jr. Most by a rookie with five goals in 2024.

Here’s the latest on the Jaguars Wideout situation:

Brian Thomas Jr. injury update

The Jaguars ruled Thomas out for the remainder of their Week 8 game against the Packers due to a pectoral injury. He finished his day with three catches for 60 yards and a touchdown.

Thomas left the game with 5:10 left in the third quarter, and the Jaguars were ahead 17-13.

Stumbled with a 14-yard touchdown catch trevor lawrence and appeared to have injured his chest/ribs when he landed in the back of the end zone.

Thomas left the game after securing the touchdown. On the ensuing drive, Jacksonville lost wide receiver Christian Kirk suffers season-ending collarbone fracture.

On Monday, 28 October ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thomas may miss 2-4 weeks due to rib injury hurt

But head coach Doug Pederson told reporters that the rookie suffered a daily contusion on the left side of his chest. MRI showed nothing more serious and there is a possibility he can play next week against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jaguars WR depth chart

With Christian Kirk Veteran offseason acquisition Gabe Davis may be given a heavier workload this season. Davis also left the Week 8 loss with a shoulder injury.

Washington and Tim Jones are Jacksonville’s only remaining healthy receivers. Washington is in his second season and will likely be tasked with taking over Kirk’s role as slot receiver.

Brian Thomas Jr.’s statistics

• 33 receptions (23 draws)

• 573 yards (sixth most in NFL)

• 5 goals (tied for third most)

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