2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Preview

2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Preview The Jacksonville Jaguars are at a pivotal juncture, with new head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone tasked with turning around a franchise that stumbled to a 4-13 record in 2024. Despite high expectations for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the former No. 1 overall pick has yet to realize his potential, and the clock is ticking to justify his massive contract extension. Lawrence’s 2024 season was plagued by inconsistency and a shoulder injury that required surgery. He completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 2,045 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions before missing most of the second half of the season. Coen, known for his offensive acumen, was hired to stabilize the quarterback position and unlock Lawrence’s potential. The Jaguars made roster tweaks to bolster the offense, but poor play-calling and offensive line struggles in 2024 exposed vulnerabilities. The unit returns LT Cam Robinson and RG Brandon Scherff, but the loss of depth pieces and injuries exposed the group’s fragility. Running back Travis Etienne’s efficiency continued to erode after a strong rookie showing. Etienne dipped to 3.7 yards per carry and scored only twice while losing touches to Tank Bigsby. Fourth-round rookie Bhayshul Tuten was one of the Combine’s fastest risers and is a legitimate sleeper to unseat Etienne. Coen has preached about looking forward and creating a new culture in Jacksonville. Expectations are that the committee backfield approach will continue, with Bigsby handling more of an early-down role and Etienne or Tuten being used in the passing game and as a change-of-pace option. It’s a situation for fantasy managers to monitor this summer, but not one to necessarily target. Jacksonville’s passing game ranked 24th with 204.5 yards per game, hindered by Lawrence’s struggles and a lack of cohesion. The obvious bright spot was No. 23 overall pick Brian Thomas Jr. Thomas posted overall WR5 numbers in his rookie campaign, catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 scores en route to making the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Thomas is one of the top young wideouts in the league and warrants first-round attention in every format. New GM James Gladstone announced the team’s bold new direction by making a huge trade up to select Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick. Early indications are that Hunter will primarily play wide receiver, making him an intriguing sleeper as the Jags’ WR2. Ancillary WR Parker Washington emerged as a reliable No. 2 option, catching three touchdowns in his final six games. Washington will compete with Dyami Brown for WR3/4 duties. TE Evan Engram was released, freeing up Brenton Strange to take over as the starter. Strange flashed decent pass-catching ability in his second season and offers weekly streaming value for fantasy managers who ‘punt’ the position on draft day. Fantasy Grade: C+ QB Lawrence, Trevor, JAX [QB1] Sleeper Trevor Lawrence’s fourth season ended prematurely after a nasty hit resulted in a season-ending concussion. Lawrence also had surgery to repair his AC joint on his left (non-throwing) arm. He’s expected to be fully healthy and ready to learn an aggressive new system championed by new head coach Liam Coen. The Buccaneers ranked 3rd in total offense and 4th in points in Coen’s one season as Tampa’s offensive coordinator. And Lawrence has the athleticism and arm to be a good fit. Jacksonville also has the league’s sixth-easiest schedule in 2025. Lawrence should be an excellent value coming off his worst season. ADVICE: Late-round sleeper to contend for top 12 numbers. RB Etienne, Travis, JAX [RB1] After consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaigns, Travis Etienne fell out of favor with Jacksonville’s previous regime. He rushed for a career-low 3.7 yards per carry and 558 yards last season, while Tank Bigsby took on a larger share of the workload. Now, the new regime added Travis Hunter and used a fourth-rounder on surging Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten. There are reports that Etienne, who is entering a contract season, could be on the trade block. His 2025 season has a wide range of possible outcomes, from an undervalued RB3 to a barely fantasy-relevant committee back. Draft (or fade) accordingly. ADVICE: Boom/Bust RB3 who may need a change of scenery. RB Bigsby, Tank, JAX [RB2] Bigsby was Jacksonville’s most effective runner last season, which forced Travis Etienne into a reduced role. Bigsby ranked 6th in juke rate (28.6 percent) and produced eight explosive runs. He’s got deceptive speed and breakaway ability, but doesn’t offer much receiving ability. Additionally, the Jaguars are breaking in a new regime that may not use their backs the same. And that new staff also just invested a fourth-round pick on surging Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten, one of the 2025 NFL Combine’s fastest risers. Bigsby is a committee back with plus short-yardage ability and limited upside due to a lack of catches. ADVICE: Likely to be part of a rotation. limiting his potential to be more than a situational flex option. RB Tuten, Bhayshul, JAX [RB3] One of the draft’s fastest risers after an impressive NFL Combine showing, Bhayshul Tuten is a PPR sleeper with explosive potential. At 5-9 and 206 pounds, Tuten’s 4.32 40-yard dash (100th percentile) and 118.3 speed score (98th percentile) scream big-play ability. In 2024 at Virginia Tech, he posted 1,159 rushing yards, 15 TDs, and caught 23 receptions. His 4.18 YAC/attempt and 54 percent breakaway run percentage rank elite. Tuten’s nine fumbles raise concerns, but his 10.2 target share and zone-scheme fit make him a stash. Travis Etienne’s contract is also expiring after an ineffective 2025 campaign. UPDATE: Tuten fumbled his first touch of the preseason, bringing up a recurring issue. ADVICE: Wide range of outcomes, but has massive big-play potential in Liam Coen’s offense. WR Thomas Jr., Brian, JAX [WR1] Thomas Jr. emerged as a key target in Jacksonville’s offense, especially after the departure of other pass-catchers. He averaged nearly 100 yards per game over the final stretch of 2024. Thomas ended the season with 2.45 yards
2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Preview

2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Preview The 30th season in Jacksonville Jaguars history sees the club at a crossroads. After an 8-3 start, the team lost five of their final six to miss the playoffs. With the division-rival Texans surging and
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 7

Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 7 Last week’s Thursday Night game was a disappointment. With just 27 points scored, the Chiefs/Broncos snooze fest set the template for UNDERS going 11-3 in Week 7. Consequently, Week 7 opens with an intra-conference
NFL Week 1 Jaguars at Colts: DFS & Fantasy Preview

NFL Week 1 Jaguars at Colts: DFS & Fantasy Preview Betting Line: Jaguars – 4.5 Over/Under: 45.5 The Jaguars have an ascending offense led by Trevor Lawrence. He had growth in all areas in his sophomore season, but he lacked big plays (only three completions of 40 yards or more). Calvin Ridley looks locked and loaded to have a big year after sitting on the sideline since the fifth week of 2021. Last year, Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Evan Engram had career seasons in their first year with the Jaguars. Travis Etienne looks poised to push higher up the running back rankings, even with Tank Bigsby commanding some touches in his rookie campaign. Indianapolis had a black cloud hanging over their preseason due to Jonathan Taylor wanting to be traded. After placing him on the injured reserve for four games, the Colts lack identity at running back. Anthony Richardson will get plenty of carries in his first NFL start, but can he throw the ball well enough early in his career to deliver wins for Indy? The combination of Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs has an upside feel. The question is whether or not Richardson will attempt more than 30 passes in many games to support his top receivers in the fantasy market. Note: The fantasy points per $1,000 are based on the early projections for Week 1. The above grid shows the top players excepted to contribute in Week 1 in the fantasy games. I listed each player’s salary at DraftKings and FanDuel, plus their fantasy points expected per $1,000 of salary invested. In GPP (grand prize pools) events, the goal is to find players with a chance to score four times their salary at DraftKings ($50,000 salary cap and three times at FanDuel ($60,000 salary cap). Jacksonville Jaguars Trevor Lawrence Lawrence finished seventh in quarterback scoring (20.83 FPPG) in 2022 while delivering two impact games (37.10 and 32.00) in fantasy points. In two starts vs. the Colts, he gained 432 combined yards with five scores. The addition of Calvin Ridley gives a higher chance of delivering passing touchdowns and adding length to his yards per pass attempt (7.0 in 2022 and 6.0 in 2021). Lawrence adds value to his stat line by running the ball (73/334/2 and 62/291/5). Indy allowed 25 passing touchdowns last year with 10 interceptions and 44 sacks. I don’t see this game turning into a shootout due to the Colts’ lack of an explosive passing quarterback. Lawrence has the tools to shine, and he may hit on a 50+ yard touchdown in this matchup. His salary requires at least 25.00 fantasy points to be viable. I expect Lawrence to finish close to this number in Week 1. Travis Etienne The Jaguars ran the ball 32.3 times a game in the preseason, leading to 420 yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Etienne rushed for more than 100 yards in six games last year (including in the playoffs). He scored over 20.00 fantasy points in only three games (25.20, 26.60, and 23.00). Jacksonville gave him 20+ touches in five matchups. He finished 17th in running back scoring (208.10) despite a slow start over his first four games (34/144 and 8/81), while James Robinson (51/230/3 with 6/33/1) played well over the first three weeks. The Jaguars will rotate in a second back, leading to Etienne seeing about 60% of the team’s snaps. To reach a winning score in more weeks, Etienne must score more often and be more active in the passing game. Not ideal for Week 1, but he has the wheels to hit on a long TD, keeping in the explosive mix. Tank Bigsby Over his last 25 games at Auburn, Bigsby rushes for 2,069 yards and 20 touches on 402 carries while chipping in the passing game (51/364 on 76 targets). He ranked third in the preseason in rushing yards (159) on 28 carries. Bigsby didn’t score while losing one ball at the goal line. I get the buzz in the preseason, but Etienne is the dynamic back in this offense. He is overpriced in Week 1 for his expected opportunity. Calvin Ridley Over the summer, Ridley flashed speed and quickness in training camp while offering elite route running. He continues to shoot up draft boards, and I support his movement. When at his best in 2020 (90/1,374/9 on 143 targets), Ridley was the fifth highest scoring wideout (283.90). He gained more than 100 yards in eight games (9/130/2, 7/109/2, 5/110, 8/136, 5/108, 8/124/1, 10/163/1, and 5/130). The Jaguars’ wide receiver had 238 catches for 2,670 yards and 19 touchdowns on 369 targets last year. The addition of Ridley will undoubtedly push them higher in all categories in 2023. Based on his salary at DraftKings and FanDuel, Ridley should glow like a beacon in the night. Ridley needs a 7/100/1 game to place him in the money in the DFS market. His one negative is the Jaguars may not need to throw the ball much in the second half. Read more about the FullTime Fantasy’s staff feelings about Calvin Ridley in 2023 here. Christian Kirk Kirk set career highs in catches (84), receiving yards (1,108), touchdowns (8), and targets (133) in his first year with the Jaguars. Unfortunately, Ridley is now the true WR1 for Jacksonville. On the positive side, Kirk will see weaker coverage. He gained over 100 yards in three games (6/117, 9/105/2, and 6/104/1) in 2022 with three other 20+ fantasy weeks (6/78/2, 8/76/1, and 6/99/1) in PPR formats. Kirk only had 11 targets in his two games (6/78/2 and 4/24/1) vs. the Colts. With Ridley expected to be popular in the DFS market in Week 1, Kirk could be the against-the-grain play. His salary requires about 22.00 fantasy points to be an option. Zay Jones Jones outperformed expectations in 2022 (82/823/5 on 121 targets) while working close to the line of scrimmage (10.0 yards per catch). He posted two impact games (11/145 and 6/109/3) plus three competitive
2023 Fantasy Football Team Outlooks

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2023 Jacksonville Jaguars Outlook

2023 Jacksonville Jaguars Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview
Preseason Pro: John Rozek

It’s one thing to simply get fantasy football advice from a magazine or website that may or may not have qualified help to dole out. But when fantasy football fans can get tips from the best of the world, that’s
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