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Article6-2 Jaguars Facing Difficult Brian Thomas Balancing Act
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Thomas currently ranks fourth on the team in targets (21), fifth on the team in receptions through eight games played (10), and seventh in yards (117)... Over his last four games combined, he has just one catch, a 12-yard touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts. On Thursday, he logged only 19 snaps against the Baltimore Ravens, a game in which he was relegated to the fourth receiver spot.

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Thomas's role has shrunk to fourth receiver; just one catch in last four games.

Thomas's role has contracted sharply since Week 4; he ranks fourth in team targets (21), fifth in receptions (10), and seventh in receiving yards (117) through eight games. Over his last four games, he has just one catch—a 12-yard touchdown against Indianapolis. He logged only 19 snaps against Baltimore in Week 8 and a career-low 15 snaps against Houston in Week 6, relegated to the fourth receiver spot. Head coach Liam Coen described confidence in Thomas as a week-to-week matter, saying 'Guys have to step up and make plays.'

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