Brian Thomas

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) is “likely to play” in Week 9 against the Eagles.

Thomas was initially believed to be out 2-4 weeks with the chest injury. He was then upgraded to “day to day” status and got in three limited practices before being listed as questionable. It’s a surprising but welcomed turn of events for the breakout rookie. Thomas has 573 yards and five touchdowns to his name through eight games. With Gabe Davis still a game-time call and Christian Kirk done for the year, the Jags will be leaning on Thomas even more this week despite his injury. He sits at the top of the WR2 fantasy rankings for his matchup with Philly.