Trevor Lawrence is looking to change one of the quieter trends in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ passing game heading into Week 3: Jakobi Meyers simply hasn’t been featured enough.
Through two games, Meyers has been targeted only three times. That number sits well behind Parker Washington, who leads the Jaguars with 18 targets, while Brian Thomas Jr. has 10, Brenton Strange has five, and Bhayshul Tuten joins Meyers at three.
The limited volume hasn’t stopped Meyers from producing when the ball has come his way. He has caught all three of his targets for 68 yards and a touchdown.
“Definitely gotta give him more opportunities," Lawrence said on Wednesday, via Action Sports Jax. "He can do a lot, he’s a really great route runner, gets open, understands things, he knows what we’re doing schematically, I trust him… I think that is definitely something that’s important for us as an offense.”
That kind of usage matters for more than just the box score. Meyers brings value as a receiver who can work the middle of the field and handle the intermediate game, traits that fit the Liam Coen offense.
When he’s making those kinds of plays, it can do more than create yards for Meyers alone. It can also help free up space for other parts of Jacksonville’s passing attack.
There’s also the simple matter of dependability. More targets for Meyers, especially on key down-and-distance situations, could help the Jaguars keep drives alive.
Now comes a tougher test against a strong New England secondary, and it will be worth watching whether Jacksonville makes a more deliberate effort to get Meyers involved.
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