Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) was already considered a longshot to play in Week 9, but he's been confirmed as inactive for their late afternoon contest. Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), on the other hand, was ruled as active and should see plenty of targets with Christian Kirk (collarbone) out for the rest of the season. Parker Washington will also see more opportunities as the second receiver in this game.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) appears to be a longshot to play in Week 9 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Davis picked up the injury last Sunday when he exited before commanding a target. Jacksonville is suddenly hurting at wide receiver with Christian Kirk (collarbone) done for the year and Davis temporarily sidelined. In their absences, Brian Thomas Jr. and Evan Engram should see large target shares while Parker Washington also earns extra opportunities.
Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis Considered Game-Time Decisions For Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) are both considered game-time decisions for Sunday's tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Thomas was initially expected to miss at least two weeks of action but has been able to practice this week in a limited capacity which is a promising sign. Head coach Doug Pederson expressed that, "He's not going to be 100%, but no one is at this time... we also don't want any set backs" when referring to his rookie wideout. Davis has also participated in practice this week in a limited capacity. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status over the weekend. If one of the wideouts has to sit out, Parker Washington could be worth as a deep league flex option as he should be pushed up the depth chart.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) were both limited participants for the second-straight day. Thomas was originally expected to miss at least two weeks of action earlier in the week but seeing him continue to participate in practice is a promising sign as he may not even miss one game. Davis also suffered an injury in last week's game and he could be in line to return this weekend if he continues to progress well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status on Friday as they will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend. If Thomas can suit up, he should be viewed as a high-end WR2 facing the Philadelphia Eagles while Davis projects to be a solid flex option as the Eagles have allowed the 22nd-most PPR points to opposing wideouts.
Brian Thomas Jr. And Gabe Davis Limited On Wednesday
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players left the Jaguars' Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers early with their respective injuries. With wide receiver Christian Kirk (collarbone) already out for the season, the Jaguars are thin at the position. Head coach Doug Pederson inspired confidence in the fact that Davis "should be fine" which suggests that he may be back on the field in Week 9. However, Thomas was originally given a 2-4 week timeframe before receiving a second opinion that revealed that he could also be ready for Week 9. Given that many players dealing with any kind of injury are often held out of Wednesday's practice, it is a relief to see that Thomas is back on the field in some capacity so soon. While Davis has been primarily irrelevant in fantasy football, Thomas has been anything but. He currently sits as the WR7 and is sixth in the league in receiving yards with 573. He has also hauled in five touchdowns. Fantasy managers would be elated to see Thomas take the field in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, if Thomas is unable to suit up and Davis is, then Davis would step into the No. 1 wide receiver role for the Jaguars. Davis is a worthy bench stash with Kirk out for the year regardless of Thomas' Week 9 status.
Per Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) "should be fine" for Sunday's road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old wideout exited Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter after picking up a shoulder injury, and although he was deemed questionable, he did not return to the contest. Jacksonville was down three WRs in this one, with Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Christian Kirk (collarbone) also forced from the matchup early. Unfortunately, Kirk is done for the season after undergoing surgery on his clavicle. However, Davis and Thomas Jr. appear to be in no danger of missing the team's Week 9 road matchup. With Kirk out, the former Buffalo Bill figures to see an uptick in usage.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to return Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The veteran pass-catcher left in the second quarter with a shoulder issue and hasn't received the green light to go back into the game. Christian Kirk and Brian Thomas Jr. should see more opportunities while both of them have broken off some longer plays in this matchup already.
Gabe Davis Doesn't Carry An Injury Designation Against Green Bay
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. The 25-year-old was limited this week with a knee issue, but will suit up against the Packers. He is a boom-or-bust fantasy option, as usual in Week 8. Top rookie teammate Brian Thomas Jr. may be shadowed by Jaire Alexander, leaving Davis extra room to operate and potentially take advantage of Green Bay's other corners. However, Davis is hard to trust in fantasy. He put up two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears two weeks ago in an even tougher matchup but only put up a single catch for 13 yards last week against the New England Patriots, a much easier matchup than the Bears and Packers. Throughout his career, the former Buffalo Bill has been impossible to trust, and that shouldn't change this week. Davis should be viewed as a WR4 for most fantasy managers, but for those who are desperate, he can be considered a touchdown-dependent flex.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) was officially listed as a limited participant on Thursday, maintaining that status for the second day in a row. Davis has managed to play in all seven games this year, catching 18 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Even if he suits up against the Green Bay Packers this week, Davis is off the fantasy radar given his role behind Evan Engram and Brian Thomas Jr. in the Jaguars' passing offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) was listed as limited for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Davis has been limited in practices now due to his knee injury for three weeks, but he hasn't missed any games and should be fine to suit up this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8. The 25-year-old had a season-high five catches on a season-high eight targets for 45 yards and his first two touchdowns of the year in the Week 6 loss to the Chicago Bears in London but followed it up with one catch for 13 yards in last week's win over the New England Patriots in London. Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. has been Jacksonville's only real reliable fantasy weapon for the Jaguars this year at wideout. The Packers have been middle of the pack this year in terms of fantasy points allowed to receivers. Consider Davis a boom/bust WR5/flex in Week 8.
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