Thomas's explosive second-half performance (3 catches, 20+ yards each) signals potential breakout.

Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had a quiet start to Thursday's practice 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 a game where a player has no catches at halftime but finishes with a hundred yards and a touchdown on three catches, noting that these types of explosive plays are what Jacksonville fans hope becomes a theme for his 2026 campaign.