Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas is nursing a shoulder injury after their season-opening win over the Browns, but here’s the kicker: don’t count him out for Week 2 against the Broncos, not even for a second. This early in the season, every snap counts, and losing a key offensive weapon is a gut punch no team wants to take.
A Week 1 Scare and Coach’s Confidence
Yeah, Thomas actually left that Browns game with the shoulder issue, which, let’s be real, is always a terrifying sight for fans. Head Coach Liam Coen, talking to reporters on Monday, confirmed the wideout will be on a limited practice schedule this week. That news alone might make some folks sweat. But here’s where it gets interesting, and frankly, a bit surprising: Coen sounds absolutely sure Thomas will suit up for Week 2. His exact words, and you gotta appreciate the directness, were, “I fully imagine him being able to play this game, no issues, just might not be able to get hit throughout the week or something.” That’s ten words that tell you everything you need to know about their confidence in him, even if he’s not taking full contact drills. It really makes you wonder what kind of pain tolerance Thomas has, or how minor the issue truly is.
Early Impact and Missing Pieces
Look, Thomas pulled in three catches for 40 yards on Sunday. Not exactly a Pro Bowl stat line, but it’s solid for Week 1, especially if he was battling something already. For a receiver, coming off a shoulder injury, even if he plays, how effective can he really be? That’s the real question facing the Jaguars offense right now. Is he gonna be a decoy? Or can he still make those crucial catches that swing a game? On top of that, defensive end BJ Green is expected to miss the Broncos game entirely with an elbow injury. That’s another hit to their defense, forcing other guys to step up. Talk about a double whammy for their early-season grind.
So, the Jags need to come out firing in Week 2 against the Broncos. They’re already down Green, so getting a fully functional Thomas, or at least one close to it, is huge for their offense. Can he shake off the practice limitations and still be a game-changer? We’ll see how it all plays out when that whistle blows. Get ready, it’s gonna be a test of their depth and toughness.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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