What did the Jacksonville Jaguars see from Brian Thomas Jr., Maason Smith, Jarrian Jones, and the rest of the rookie class in Week 1 vs. the Miami Dolphins?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expecting big things out of their 2024 rookie class, and each week we will be looking at exactly what the rookie group does on Sundays.
So, how did the Jaguars' rookies play in the 20-17 Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins? We break it down below.The Jaguars' top rookie had an excellent debut, catching all four of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown, along with burning All-Pro cornerback Tyson Campbell on a 41-yard pass interference penalty.
Thomas ranks No. 1 among all rookie receivers in yards per route run and is tied for third in receiving yards among rookies. He already looks better than advertised.Maason Smith played 41% of the snaps in Week 1, with Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's strategy of rotating defensive linemen in full effect. Half of Smith's snaps were as a run-defender so he didn't get a ton of chances to rush the passer.
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