Brian Thomas Jr.

The rookie from Jacksonville finished as the WR4 overall and WR9 in points per game.
In the last seven games with Mac Jones as his QB...
BTJ averaged over 18 half-PPR points per game, 19.5 expected fantasy points per game, a 31% target share, a 48% air yards share, and 96-plus receiving yards per game.
Thomas pushed his total of games with 75-plus receiving yards to 11, the most such games by a rookie in the Super Bowl era.
With new head coach Liam Coen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the Jaguars offense next season, buckle up for BTJ WR1 szn part 2.

New Jaguars HC Liam Coen confirmed Tuesday that Brian Thomas Jr. will anchor the team’s passing game moving into 2025. The rookie wideout erupted late in 2024, posting six straight games after the Week 12 bye with at least 10 targets and 76 yards, averaging 7.5 catches for 99.8 yards and 0.83 touchdowns per game—numbers fueled by backup QB Mac Jones. Coen, who oversaw Tampa Bay’s offense in 2023 when Chris Godwin and Mike Evans thrived, didn’t name other key targets, leaving Christian Kirk (collarbone), Evan Engram (shoulder), and Gabe Davis (knee)—all facing uncertain roles or recovery—as question marks around Trevor Lawrence’s top option. Thomas’ late-season surge suggests he’s already a cut above the pack.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas’ rookie finish was historic, and Coen’s pledge to build around him locks him in as a 2025 breakout candidate. His size-speed combo delivered WR1 production down the stretch—think 10+ targets and near-100-yard games as a baseline. Even with Lawrence back under center, Thomas should command a hefty share, especially if Kirk, Engram, or Davis falter or depart. Coen’s track record with Godwin and Evans hints at a scheme that could keep Thomas humming, though sustaining that pace over 17 games is a tall order. Fantasy managers can slot him as a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside—grab him early.