Plays Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. this week?

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Playing Jacksonville Jaguars star wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. today?

The rookie pass catcher suffered a pectoral injury in Jacksonville’s 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers last week. He was limited in practice each day this week and received attention for the injury from trainers on Wednesday.

He originally had a pillow covering his torso before removing it. Then trainers wrapped his ribs and chest area before he continued training.

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So far, the first round picks Jaguars has been electric. He has recorded 33 catches for 549 yards and leads the team with five receiving touchdowns.

He is on pace to break franchise rookie records for catches, yards and touchdowns. The typically mild-mannered receiver seems to be finding another gear on the football field.

He has already been nominated for Rookie of the Week four times this season. It would be a huge blow to Jacksonville’s offense if he can’t play.

Plays Brian Thomas Jr. today?

After being limited all week in practice, he is listed as questionable with a chest injury on the official match status report.

How did Brian Thomas Jr. to harm?

His final play in the Green Bay game was his touchdown catch in the third quarter. It is believed he suffered the injury during that play when he landed on the ground.

Who will replace Brian Thomas Jr. if he can’t play?

The Jaguars have several options to step in if Thomas can’t play. Tim Jones is next on the depth chart for the active roster.

Elijah Cooks and Joshua Cephus are both practice squad players who could see their numbers called. Specifically Cooks as he has experience with the team last season while Zay Jones was injured.

Does Brian Thomas Jr. Missed an NFL game before?

No. He has been active and started every game of his career to this point.

What other Jaguars are on the injury report?

Jacksonville has been bitten by the injury bug recently. They enter the game against the Eagles with several injuries to the starters.

Gabe Davis (shoulder), Tank Bigsby (ankle), Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring), Brandon Scherff (knee), Keilan Robinson (toe) and Andrew Wingard (knee) have all been listed as questionable.

Ezra Cleveland (ankle) and Maason Smith (ankle) are both out for the game.

How to watch Eagles vs. Jaguars: Time, TV Channel, Streaming

  • When: Sunday 3 November at 16.05
  • Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • TV: CBS
  • Streaming: Fubo (free trial)