Analyst highlights Jaguars' drop issue as key for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
An analyst highlighted that the Jacksonville Jaguars recorded the most dropped passes in the NFL during the 2025 season. The team's receiving corps, featuring rookie Brian Thomas Jr. and others, had a total of 36 drops. Despite this, the Jaguars managed to win the AFC South and narrowly lost in the Wild Card Round. Improvement in this area could greatly enhance their offensive capabilities heading into the 2026 season, particularly with the addition of Jakobi Meyers and the continued development of their young receivers.
- •Jaguars had the NFL's highest drop total with 36 in 2025.
- •Receiver Brian Thomas Jr. struggled with drops but showed promise in offseason.
- •Jakobi Meyers’ familiarity with the team may improve performance.
- •Travis Hunter and Parker Washington are expected to develop further.
- •Jaguars remain favorites to contend in AFC South in 2026.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst identifies biggest weakness facing Jaguars offense
"One analyst pointed to the Jaguars' league-leading drop total in 2025, but there are several reasons to believe that number can improve in 2026.
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