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Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST a Top Option Against Inexperienced QB
The Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST was just a decent starting option in Week 9, but with Joe Fagnano starting at quarterback, the unit is suddenly among the absolute best defenses to stream this week. They are coming off their best game of the season against the Indianapolis Colts, allowing just seven points, forcing three turnovers, earning four sacks, and scoring a defensive touchdown. If Lamar Jackson were starting, they would most likely be considered a mid-tier option, but Lamar's injury changes everything for the Ravens' offense. They scored just 10 points last week against the Buffalo Bills, a weaker defense than the Jaguars. The Jaguars also have had a great run defense all year, meaning they have a good shot at slowing down Derrick Henry, which likely correlates with slowing down the offense altogether. Fantasy managers who had the Jaguars D/ST in their lineups last week should be ecstatic to have them in their Week 9 lineups as well.
Source: RotoBaller D/ST Rankings
Source: RotoBaller D/ST Rankings
Travis Hunter Back on the Fantasy Radar in Two-Way Role
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter appears to be taking on a larger role offensively, which puts him back on the fantasy radar for Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. When the Jaguars last played in Week 6, Hunter handled a low 13% snap share, but he was targeted four of the nine times he got on the field. He finished that game with four catches, 59 yards, and one touchdown. He also logged his second interception of the season. Predicting Hunter's week-by-week involvement on offense and defense is difficult, which makes him a riskier play for Week 8 against Indianapolis. However, he does remain an intriguing fantasy starter, especially as the Jaguars appear to reshuffle their depth chart. Brian Thomas Jr. has become a non-factor and Josh Cameron is still adjusting to the NFL, which leaves Hunter in the mix to be the team's No. 3 receiver behind Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers. The former first-round pick's increased volume in Week 6 is enough to get him on the low-end WR3/flex radar in deeper leagues this Sunday. He ranks as the overall WR55 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 8.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST Arguably at Top of Rankings in Week 8
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit takes on turnover-prone Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. The Colts franchise is trending in the wrong direction currently, meaning a potentially tough game for them this weekend. That is a great recipe for a top performance out of the Jaguars defense, who have shown easily capable of boom weeks this season with a 13-point and 16-point performance earlier this season. The defense hasn't quite been as potent as last season when it comes to forcing turnovers, but they have a chance to improve their stats drastically this week. The Colts have 12 total turnovers on the season and have allowed 19 sacks, both ranking close to the worst in the league. As one of the better defenses in the NFL going against one of the most mistake-prone offenses in the league, it is hard to do better than the Jaguars D/ST in Week 8.
Source: RotoBaller D/ST Rankings
Source: RotoBaller D/ST Rankings
Travis Hunter's Offensive Involvement Rekindles Fantasy Appeal
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is back on the fantasy radar after an impressive offensive showing against the Houston Texans in London in Week 6. Hunter had played almost exclusively on offense through the first five games this year, but he got more involved as a receiver against the Texans a week ago, catching four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. He also impressed defensively with three tackles and an interception in the loss. Hunter's four catches came on just nine offensive snaps, so quarterback Trevor Lawrence obviously made an effort to get him the ball when he was on the field. With such a small offensive snap count, it's hard to forecast week-over-week consistency for Hunter on offense. However, at the very least, he's back on the fantasy radar as a potential waiver wire option going forward. He could become particularly intriguing in fantasy football if the Jaguars trade wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the next two weeks.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaguars D/ST a Reasonable Starting Option Against Texans
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit is a solid starting fantasy defense in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. The Texans offense has been solid passing-wise but has struggled to run the ball. That means they could be in for a rough time, given the Jaguars defense has been one of the best in the NFL against the run. That should make the Texans one-dimensional and predictable. C.J. Stroud has been solid so far this season, but he has shown in the past he can be turnover-prone in spurts. David Montgomery is also out with injury, meaning Woody Marks will do his best to improve the Houston rushing attack. If the Jaguars can take Marks out of the game, they will have the Texans where they want them. The Jaguars D/ST is a low-end starting option in Week 6 due to their ability to force turnovers and stop the run against a solid but mistake-prone Texans offense.
Source: RotoBaller D/ST Rankings
Source: RotoBaller D/ST Rankings
Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST a High-Upside Play Against Injured Eagles
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams could be in for a big day in Week 5, as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in London. The Eagles will be without top skill players DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Saquon Barkley (hamstring), and Jalen Hurts is coming off a horrid 93-yard passing game in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Jaguars defense ranks among the top defenses in fantasy after big games against the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots. Jacksonville has allowed 13.25 points per game in its first four games this season. In a London environment the Jaguars are very accustomed to, they have a good shot at another big fantasy day. While the Jaguars are a great streaming option this week given these factors, they're also showing signs of becoming a top defense going forward, given last season's performance and their tendency to force turnovers. The Jaguars D/ST is a contender for top fantasy defense this week against the Eagles and is ranked fourth overall among team defenses in the latest RotoBaller rankings in Week 5.
Source: D/ST RotoBaller
Source: D/ST RotoBaller
Jacksonville Jaguars a Mid-Tier D/ST in Week 3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit isn't the best option in fantasy for Week 3. They face off against Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, who are generally viewed as a top offense, but Maye has been turnover-prone of late. This week should tell a lot about both teams, as the Patriots offense will be looking to prove they are still a top offense, while the Jaguars defense will be looking to prove they are a top-tier defense that can match their own offense. The defense played well against the lowly Browns offense, but wasn't the greatest fantasy-wise against the Broncos. Both units feel relatively volatile entering Week 3, making the Jaguars D/ST settle right in the middle of potential options. The Jaguars D/ST has the potential to produce multiple turnovers, but also give up lots of points and yards, making them an okay-at-best option in Week 3.
Source: D/ST Rankings RotoBaller
Source: D/ST Rankings RotoBaller
Jaguars D/ST Hungry for More Turnovers Against Broncos
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit will look to continue to cause chaos in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. The unit forced two turnovers in Week 1 against Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns after finishing second in the NFL last season in turnovers forced. Bo Nix and the Broncos are coming off two turnovers of their own in a Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, so the Jaguars have a good shot of forcing more turnovers in Week 2. The Broncos also had two turnovers against the Jaguars last season in a 34-20 loss. Jacksonville is quietly becoming a top defensive unit in the NFL, making them consistently a reasonable fantasy start each week. In what serves as a solid matchup, the Jaguars D/ST is a fine start against the Broncos in Week 2.
Source: D/ST RotoBaller
Source: D/ST RotoBaller
Jaguars D/ST Contender for Top Fantasy Unit in Week 1
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit has a chance to be the top option in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback for the Browns, whose offense consists of lots of young and unproven players. The Jaguars D/ST finished among the top in fantasy last season due to their ability to force turnovers. They have a chance to force even more turnovers to start the year in this juicy matchup. The defense was second in turnovers forced last season, while the Browns' offense was third in offensive turnovers. That huge mismatch makes for about as good a combination as you can get for a fantasy defense. The Jaguars D/ST is a must-start in Week 1 and has a clear path to finish as the top unit of the week.
Source: D/ST RotoBaller
Source: D/ST RotoBaller
Travis Hunter's Projected Role Severely Limits His Fantasy Value
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is expected to play more defense than offense this season, which will restrict his upside and lower his floor in fantasy football. This shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise. Hunter excelled on defense at Colorado, and the Jaguars have more need for him in their cornerback unit than their extremely crowded receiver room. Jacksonville will use the first-round pick to lock down opposing receivers, while Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, and Brian Thomas handle the bulk of the load at the wide receiver position. That's not to say Hunter won't see any offensive snaps, but there isn't a consistent role here. He'll be tough to start in fantasy football on any given Sunday, so he may not be worth rostering in redraft leagues with 12 or fewer teams.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Travis Hunter Going Undrafted in Some Fantasy Leagues
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter has been used "almost exclusively" on defense over the last two weeks, according to John Shipley of The Prowler Podcast. This is consistent with reporting we've seen throughout the entire offseason that indicated Hunter would primarily be used at cornerback in 2026. There was a brief window during training camp where Hunter had been splitting wide receiver reps with Brian Thomas Jr., but it sounds like he's shifting his focus to defense as the regular season gets closer. At this point, managers should not expect Hunter to have any consistent playing time on offense as long as Thomas, Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers are healthy. Hunter has fallen to WR81 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings, making him borderline undraftable in most leagues. Speaking of his draft stock, the Colorado product currently has an ADP of 178, which makes him a late 15th-round pick in fantasy football. He's going undrafted in many 10-team leagues, and plenty of 12-team formats, too.
Source: John Shipley
Source: John Shipley
