Thomas's explosive second-half performance with three 20-plus-yard catches signals 2026 upside.

Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. began Thursday with a quiet morning but erupted in the final two periods with three receptions of 20 or more yards, including one catch and run that would have likely been a touchdown in a live game. The source compares the performance to games where a player has no catches at halftime but finishes with a hundred yards and a touchdown on three catches by the end of the third quarter. These types of explosive plays are what Jacksonville fans hope becomes a theme for his 2026 campaign.