Jacksonville Jaguars DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. could get a big boost against the Houston Texans with the potential return of Trevor Lawrence in Week 13. Lawrence is currently questionable with a right shoulder injury, but if he does return, BTJ fantasy managers should be excited that the rookie receiver will have a QB who can throw the ball down the field again. The Texans serve as a good matchup for passing offenses, meaning BTJ could be in for some big plays, as he has shown capable of throughout his rookie campaign. While he has been an afterthought with Mac Jones under center, BTJ should return to former glory as a WR2 with WR1 potential. Fantasy managers in need of upside to reach the playoffs can have faith once again in BTJ in Week 13.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is a risky play in Week 13 against the Houston Texans. Since returning from injury, he has done almost next to nothing, even with fellow back Tank Bigsby banged up. In half-PPR leagues, Etienne Jr. hasn't reached double digits since Week 3, and has failed to surpass five points in each of his last four outings. He has been one of, if not the biggest fantasy disappointments this season. With Trevor Lawrence returning from injury, things could be a little better for the Jaguars offense both in the pass game and the run game, but for now he is tough to trust in fantasy lineups, especially for teams pushing for the fantasy playoffs. Etienne Jr. is at best a risky flex play in Week 13.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) practiced in full all week and was removed from Friday's Week 13 injury report. Coming out of the bye week, Bigsby will be active for the Jags this Sunday against the division-rival Houston Texans. The 23-year-old missed the Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions but will be able to return after resting his ankle during the Week 12 bye. In addition to getting Bigsby back, the Jaguars offense is also expected to have quarterback Trevor Lawrence back, which will be a big upgrade for all of Jacksonville's offensive skill players, including Bigsby. Averaging a healthy 5.5 yards per carry on his 95 rushing attempts through 10 games this year, Bigsby has been more efficient than backfield mate Travis Etienne Jr. However, he will continue to share valuable touches with Etienne and pass-catching back D'Ernest Johnson, making him more of a RB3/flex play in fantasy.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is questionable to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Houston Texans on Sunday, but the team is expecting him to return after a two-game absence due to a sprained AC joint in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. Lawrence looked much more comfortable while throwing in Friday's practice despite being listed as limited for the third straight day this week coming out of the bye. If he plays in his first game since Nov. 3, the former first overall pick will have no limitations, according to head coach Doug Pederson. The Jaguars offense had a combined 313 yards and 13 points in losses to the Vikings and Lions with Mac Jones filling in under center in the team's last two games. Lawrence will be a major upgrade for Jacksonville's offense, having completed 61.3% of his passes for 2,004 yards, 11 TDs and six picks in 2024. He'll be on the map as a QB2 in Week 13.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder) is trending toward playing in Week 13 against the Houston Texans, head coach Doug Pederson said on Friday. Pederson noted that, as of right now, he expects the former No. 1 pick to be active as Jacksonville's starter. Lawrence was a limited participant on Thursday but has evidently made enough progress since missing Weeks 10 and 11. The 25-year-old has completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 2,004 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions through nine games this season. He also has three rushing touchdowns. The Jaguars have struggled to mount scoring drives in 2024, but Lawrence's mobility and the projected negative game script keep him in the mid-range fantasy QB2 tier this weekend.