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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Jakobi Meyers caught 2 passes for 40 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 1. The source notes that Meyers benefitted from Parker Washington's production opening up the offense, with all the offensive weapons working in tandem under Trevor Lawrence's distribution of nine different receivers catching at least one pass.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Jakobi Meyers caught a 32-yard touchdown pass on the opening drive of the second half and made significant contributions to Jacksonville's offensive performance. The source emphasizes that Lawrence spread the ball around beautifully and Meyers was among the receivers who benefited from the balanced offensive attack.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Meyers was featured in creative red zone personnel packages alongside rookie Josh Cameron, executing a play-action bait-and-switch that resulted in a touchdown; he also scored on a simple play-action in the second half where he stood still in the end zone with little semblance of defense by Cleveland.NegativeValueSep 13, 2026
Jakobi Meyers' 2025 contract extension with Jacksonville serves as a precedent for the Jaguars' willingness to take organizational risk on players based on limited sample sizes of quality play; the source groups Meyers with Cole Van Lanen as examples of the Jaguars recently making similarly notable risks in signing both players to 2025 extensions following small sample sizes, providing context for whether the team's approach to Washington's extension represents a consistent organizational philosophy or an outlier.NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026
Meyers jammed his thumb during a joint practice with the Panthers and sat out the following week's joint sessions with the Buccaneers; he is listed as a limited participant and is expected to play in Week 1 against Cleveland.NegativeInjuryAug 25, 2026
Starting wideout has missed recent practice time due to undisclosed injuries and was largely unavailable during Tuesday's joint practice with Tampa Bay. His absence, along with Brian Thomas Jr.'s shoulder injury, created opportunity for backup receivers to get extra snaps with the first-team offense.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Meyers was the target on Lawrence's third redzone touchdown, a quick-hitting in-breaker that required post-snap processing from Lawrence. The veteran wideout "showcased his concentration by snatching the ball cleanly despite a tip at the line of scrimmage," demonstrating the kind of contested-catch ability and focus that produces redzone scoring opportunities even when plays don't develop as designed.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Scored a touchdown in the red zone period during joint practice; part of the Jaguars' dominant red zone offensive performance where they converted on nearly every attempt across eight to nine opportunities.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Meyers was targeted on a late practice overthrow from Trevor Lawrence on a 40-yard deep ball inside the hashes.NegativeUsageAug 2, 2026
Meyers had a drop on a deep ball from Trevor Lawrence where the ball came loose as Meyers hit the ground. The source characterizes this as a hard play to categorize as anything other than a drop for a receiver who rarely makes that kind of mistake.NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026
Wide receiver dropped a wide-open pass over the middle during Day 1 of training camp, contributing to what head coach Liam Coen characterized as 'a little sloppy in terms of drops and some inaccuracy' from the offense. The drop was part of a secondary-dominated day where defensive backs had multiple opportunities to make plays.NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026
Wide receiver had an uncharacteristic performance on Day 1, dropping a wide-open pass over the middle during team drills. This drop was part of a broader pattern of offensive sloppiness that allowed the secondary to shine, though head coach Liam Coen acknowledged the offense's Day 1 execution issues and expected improvement as camp progresses.PositiveUsageJul 24, 2026
Jakobi Meyers has caught 60.7% of his contested targets since 2019, ranking second among all NFL wide receivers with a minimum of 200 targets during that span per PFF; this elite contested catch rate demonstrates his ability to win on difficult throws and in tight coverage situations.PositiveUsageJul 24, 2026
Jakobi Meyers has caught 60.7% of his contested targets since 2019, ranking second among all NFL wide receivers with a minimum of 200 targets during that span per PFF; this elite contested catch rate demonstrates exceptional ball-winning ability and reliability in difficult situations.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Jakobi Meyers is a starting receiver in Jacksonville's 11 personnel package alongside Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington, part of an impressive skill player lineup on paper.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
WR Jakobi Meyers is priced at pick 100 (WR42, ninth round) and offers the most reliable floor of Jacksonville's receiver group as a consistent underneath option. His 2025 role with a team-leading 24 percent target share is not set to go away, making him especially valuable in PPR or points-for-first-down leagues.