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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Jakobi Meyers
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All NFL.com News insights about Jakobi Meyers
NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence highlighted Meyers as part of the team's strong offensive skill player room, noting the team has 'so many good skill players on offense' including Brian Thomas, Meyers, Parker Washington, and young additions, plus a 'really, really versatile and good' tight end room.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
Meyers remains a consistent professional for the Jaguars receiving corps alongside Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Jakobi Meyers has moved ahead of Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville's wide receiver depth chart, positioning him as a primary option over the former first-round pick.NegativeInjuryNo date
WR Jakobi Meyers (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.NegativeUsageNo date
Jakobi Meyers ranks second on the Jaguars in target percentage at 19.7% since Week 13 of 2025, behind Parker Washington's 21.5% and ahead of Brenton Strange's 17.5%.PositiveInjuryNo date
WR Jakobi Meyers was a full participant in Thursday's practice despite a thumb injury, indicating no significant availability concerns.NegativeInjuryNo date
Thumb injury limited Jakobi Meyers at Wednesday's practice.NegativeInjuryNo date
Wide receiver was limited at practice due to thumb injury.PositiveUsageNo date
Meyers renewed his connection with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville's Week 1 win over Cleveland, as the Jaguars shredded the Browns' defense.PositiveRoleNo date
Jakobi Meyers, acquired via trade, immediately established a strong rapport with Trevor Lawrence during Jacksonville's eight-game winning streak to close the 2025 regular season. His emergence as a reliable target contributed to the Jaguars' improved receiving corps, reducing the team's need to lean heavily on Travis Hunter as a wideout and supporting the decision to increase Hunter's defensive role in 2026.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Jakobi Meyers was acquired by the Jaguars to fill the shoes of absent Travis Hunter, competing with Gabe Washington and Brian Thomas Jr. in the crowded Jacksonville receiver room.