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Is Brian Thomas Jr. Playing Today? Where Jaguars’ WR Finds Himself in Usage

Another week, the same question. The Jacksonville Jaguars are taking on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. Brian Thomas Jr. is again a topic of conversation. The problem is that Thomas keeps coming…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 5:30 PM
Is Brian Thomas Jr. Playing Today? Where Jaguars’ WR Finds Himself in Usage
Key Things to Know
  • Brian Thomas Jr. is active for the Jaguars against the Bengals but remains underutilized in the offense.
  • Trevor Lawrence did not target Thomas on any of his first five pass attempts early in the game.
  • Thomas managed just seven catches for 88 yards over the first three games of the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is active and playing in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but continues to see limited involvement. Billy Heyen reports that Thomas was not targeted on any of quarterback Trevor Lawrence's first five pass attempts, with early targets going instead to Brenton Strange and Jakobi Meyers.

Thomas has endured a slow start to the 2026 NFL season, recording just seven receptions for 88 yards across his first three games. Heyen notes the Jaguars appear hesitant to rely on Thomas, who matched sixth-round rookie Josh Cameron with only 23 snaps in the previous game.

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