Week 13 at Minnesota Vikings
With fellow WRs D.J. Chark and Chris Conley out due to injuries last week versus Cleveland, Keelan Cole was targeted six times by Mike Glennon leading to three receptions for 44 yards. In the last five outings, Cole has caught only one TD and is averaging just 27 yards. Regardless of the status of the other receivers Cole is at best a WR3/flex play on Sunday.
Week 12 vs. Cleveland Browns
In the loss to Pittsburgh last week, Keelan Cole caught two passes for 26 yards as the offense barely reached 200 yards. In the past four games, Cole has totaled only nine receptions for 91 yards. Cleveland allows nearly 250 passing yards per game, but Cole and any Jaguars pass catcher is a risky start, even with veteran Mike Glennon taking over at QB.
Week 11 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Even though the Jaguars lost at Green Bay last week, it was a big day for Keelan Cole, as he led the team with five receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown and scored on a 91-yard punt return. It was a nice rebound for Cole as in the previous two games he played in he was limited to just one catch in each. Reality may strike again on Sunday as the Steelers are No. 5 against the pass, so don’t expect a big outing from Cole.
Week 10 at Green Bay Packers
In the home loss to Houston last week, Keelan Cole received two looks from rookie Jake Luton, leading to just a six-yard reception. It looked like Cole was set up for a good outing, especially with Laviska Shenault slowed by a hamstring injury, but it was fellow WRs D.J. Chark and Chris Conley who combined for 14 grabs for nearly 200 yards. Cole has only 18 yards on two catches the past two games and is a risky start against a decent Packers pass defense.
Week 9 vs. Houston Texans
Two weeks ago against the Chargers, Keelan Cole registered just a 12-yard grab after going over 140 yards the contest prior. He’s found pay dirt only once the past five games, but that TD came against the Texans last month. With inexperienced rookie Jake Luton under center, Cole should be considered no more than a WR3/flex start in the Sunday rematch.
Week 7 at Los Angeles Chargers
The most consistent receiver for the Jaguars this season has been Keelan Cole. In the home loss to the Lions last week he led the team with 143 yards on six receptions and scored his third TD of ’20. Even though D.J. Chark is averaging more targets per games played and the team is high on rookie Laviska Shenault, Cole is tops on Jacksonville in catches and yards. He’ll likely continue to be a vital part of the passing attack at L.A. on Sunday.
Week 6 vs. Detroit Lions
If D.J. Chark's ankle injury keeps him out of Sunday's action, Keelan Cole could be in line for a good outing. In five games this season, Cole's registered 21 receptions and found the end zone three times already. While he's yet to be over 60 yards in any contest, the Lions defense has struggled so he may be worth a sneaky start.
Week 11 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
With Blake Bortles throwing for over 300 yards last week at Indianapolis, Keelan Cole did not even receive a target. He was benched in Week 9 in the contest and London and has become a non-factor in the Jaguars passing game.
Week 10 at Indianapolis Colts
Even though Blake Bortles threw 41 passes two weeks ago in London, Keelan Cole was targeted only three times. He caught two balls for 18 yards and has totaled just eight grabs for 80 yards the past three contests. Since his big performance versus the Patriots in Week 2, Cole has not scored and registered more than four receptions in a game only once. This is a good week for him to turn things around, facing the No. 23 pass defense. With Bortles at QB, Cole remains no more than a WR3/flex option though.
Week 8 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The Jaguars QBs threw for 217 yards last week in the home loss versus Houston but Keelan Cole finished with only two catches for 21 yards on seven targets. Cole has been over 45 yards just once in the past five contests with his lone TD of the season coming back in Week 2. Even though the Eagles are near the bottom in pass defense, with the uncertainty at QB for the Jags, don’t expect a big game from Cole in London.
