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Will Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. play this week?

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Is Jacksonville Jaguars star wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. playing today?

The rookie pass catcher suffered a chest injury in Jacksonville's 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers last week. He was able to practice on a limited basis each day this week and was being looked after by trainers on Wednesday due to the injury.

He originally had padding over his torso before removing it. Trainers then wrapped his ribs and chest area before he continued training.

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So far, the Jaguars' first-round pick has been electric. He recorded 33 catches for 549 yards and leads the team with five receiving touchdowns.

He is on pace to break franchise rookie records in catches, yards and touchdowns. The typically mild-mannered receiver seems to find a different gear on the football field.

He has been nominated for the Rookie of the Week award four times this season. It would be a huge blow to Jacksonville's offense if he couldn't play.

Is Brian Thomas Jr. playing today?

After being limited in practice all week, the official game status report lists him as questionable with a pectoral injury.

How did Brian Thomas Jr. get injured?

His final play of the Green Bay game was his touchdown catch in the third quarter. It is believed he sustained the injury during that game when he landed on the ground.

Who will replace Brian Thomas Jr. if he can't play?

The Jaguars have several options they can pursue if Thomas is unable to play. Tim Jones is next on the depth chart for the active roster.

Elijah Cooks and Joshua Cephus are both practice players who could see their numbers. Especially Cooks, as he had experience with the team last season when Zay Jones was injured.

Has Brian Thomas Jr. ever missed an NFL game?

No. He was active up to this point and started every game of his career.

What other Jaguars are on the injury report?

Jacksonville has been hit by the injury bug lately. They go into the game against the Eagles with several injuries to their starting lineup.

Gabe Davis (shoulder), Tank Bigsby (ankle), Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring), Brandon Scherff (knee), Keilan Robinson (toe) and Andrew Wingard (knee) were all listed as questionable.

Ezra Cleveland (ankle) and Maason Smith (ankle) are both out.

How to watch Eagles vs. Jaguars: Time, TV channel, streaming

  • When: Sunday, November 3rd, 4:05 p.m
  • Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • TV: CBS
  • Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

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