Brian Thomas Jr. finishes Week 1 after briefly leaving

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) left the Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was able to return to action. Thomas finished with three receptions for 40 yards on three targets, and he surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards i

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) left the Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was able to return to action.

Thomas finished with three receptions for 40 yards on three targets, and he surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards in the first half. He is the second youngest player in franchise history to reach the milestone.

SOURCE: JAGUARS PR

Huddle Up: Thomas leaving the game was not great, but he was able to return and finish up. That's a positive sign. Parker Washington appears to be the top dog in the passing game right now, but there is still plenty of room for Thomas to be a useful WR4 or flex fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams.

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