The Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense is in serious trouble after that Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos. Head coach Liam Coen isn’t messing around, telling reporters Wednesday they are absolutely “looking at” getting Travis Hunter way more snaps on offense. When your team struggles to move the ball, especially late in games, you gotta make a move, right? And Coen knows Hunter is “a big part of that.”
This Offense Needs a Jumpstart, Stat
Let’s be real, the Jaguars’ offense is stuck in neutral. When you’re struggling to move the ball, specifically in the fourth quarter, and you lose, everything’s on the table. Hunter’s been a defensive guy for them so far, playing 58 percent of the defensive snaps through two games. On offense? A measly nine percent! He’s only seen one target and caught an eight-yard pass back in their season-opening win against the Cleveland Browns, used mostly in a specialty role. Think about that. A guy who, in his rookie 2025 campaign, was used most on offense before a nasty right knee injury sidelined him. They ran him mainly at cornerback during the final stretch of training camp this offseason, but it feels like that plan just isn’t cutting it right now. He even came close to a Week 2 interception against the Broncos, which was awesome, but then he got tagged with a costly pass interference call. The struggles are real.
The Risky Balancing Act and What’s Coming Up
Coach Coen straight up called it a “balancing act,” saying, “You’re trying to get into a flow, whether it’s on offense or defense. But we have corners that we have a lot of confidence in.” Okay, fair enough, but when the offense can’t get going, you gotta adjust. This move means potentially shifting targets away from guys like Parker Washington, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jakobi Meyers. Is it worth the shake-up? Coen will need to make that call fast. It’s a huge decision because they’ve got four days to prep before the New England Patriots come to town this Sunday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff in Jacksonville. The Patriots defense? They’ve only allowed *one* passing touchdown in two games! If the Jaguars can’t get that offense cranked up, especially with Hunter finally getting more touches, it’s gonna be a long, tough Sunday for them. This team needs a spark, and Coen’s betting Hunter is it.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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