Team news: Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars downgraded RB Bhayshul Tuten from questionable to out for Sunday’s game against the Colts.

Tuten returned to practice this week after missing last week with a finger injury. He could return next week against the Titans, depending on how he practices throughout the week. The Jags could also rest him until the playoffs.

Commanders inactives:

QB Jayden Daniels
QB Marcus Mariota
QB Sam Hartman (emergency 3rd QB)
RB Chris Rodriguez
LT Laremy Tunsil
LB Nick Bellore
DT Daron Payne

Related Players: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols

Do we really want to start Croskey-Merritt on Christmas with Josh Johnson at quarterback? Bill is a fine RB3 with less competition, but the ceiling is still capped.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) has been added to the injury report and is questionable for today's game.

Related Players: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols

Do we really want to start Croskey-Merritt on Christmas with Josh Johnson at quarterback? Bill would be a fine RB3 if Rodriguez is unable to go.

Liam Coen’s offense, which is loaded with principles from his four seasons with Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, was always going to take time to implement with the Jaguars. Before the season, a source with knowledge of the system predicted it would take at least half the year before Trevor Lawrence felt comfortable, and that his trajectory might not truly begin to soar until 2026. Considering Coen’s success in 2024 with quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with the impression he left with two seasons at Kentucky, there was confidence Lawrence’s progress would be worth the wait.

The author pointed out the trend up may carry right through 2026 before we see the final result. It will be worth nothing for fantasy owners who may already be looking ahead to next season's draft rankings. Lawrence is very likely to climb QB ranks heading into drafts next summer. The story pointed out the trade for Jakobi Meyers and the return of TE Brenton Strange has helped everyone in the offense, even Brian Thomas Jr. who has mostly struggled this season. While the Jags are not dominating the run game, the author said the commitment to the run and the balance have helped the offense. Lawrence is also being used as a designed runner.

Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten is set to miss time after injuring his finger in Sunday’s win over the Jets.

NFL Media reports that Tuten is going to have surgery to repair the injury. He will miss time as a result, but is expected back for the postseason.

Related players: Travis Etienne, LeQuint Allen

While the story is not specific, it could mean Tuten will miss the rest of the regular season, or at least the fantasy playoffs. Etienne looks locked in as the team's No. 1 back, and Allen appears to be in line for more work as his backup.

The Jaguars activated TE Brenton Strange from injured reserve Saturday.

Strange will return to action Sunday against the Cardinals. He is listed as questionable after practicing on a limited basis all week but his activation is a good sign. Sunday will be his first game since Week 5. He saw at least four targets in his first four games before leaving the Week 5 game against the Chiefs.

Jaguars WR Parker Washington (hamstring) back at practice today. RT Anton Harrison (knee/ankle) was not. CB Jourdan Lewis (neck) working off to the side.

Related Players: Jakobi Meyers, Tim Patrick, Dyami Brown, Austin Trammell

Good news for managers who grabbed Washington off the waiver wire over the past couple of weeks. He should be in line for enough usage to be considered a WR3 in Week 11.

Terry McLaurin began to do some light on-field work today recovering from quad injury. He won’t play this week.

RB Chris Rodriguez (shoulder) will play Sunday vs. Dolphins and have key role. DT Johnny Newton set to start for suspended Daron Payne.

Related Players: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, Deebo Samuel, Jaylin Lane, Robbie Chosen,

Both Croskey-Merritt and McNichols' respective ceilings take a big hit here, as Rodriguez has been seeing more work as of late, notably around the goal line.

As for the receiving room, the Commanders will be forced to roll out quite the uninspiring group once again, as Deebo is the only fantasy-viable option.

Jaguars star CB/WR Travis Hunter underwent season-ending knee surgery, with eyes set on 2026. It was an LCL repair.

Related players: Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington

He’s expected to return within 6 months to full football activities, the post went on to say. Hunter was already on IR after the injury. The Jags will hope for the return BTJ from an ankle injury to go along with newly-acquired Meyers as well as Washington. The move for Meyers makes a lot more sense now for the Jags.

Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will miss Sunday’s game vs. the Texans due to his high ankle sprain.

Related Players: Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Dyami Brown

Lots of moving pieces in the Jaguars' WR room the past couple of weeks.

Jakobi Meyers could be thrust into a larger role than we would have assumed after just a few days with the team.

With Thomas missing Week 10, both Meyers and Washington could end up being desperation WR4 options, but against the Texans, you should hopefully have better options at your disposal.