Jaguars coach Liam Coen discusses penalties and Brian Thomas Jr. after win

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Jaguars coach Liam Coen discusses penalties and Brian Thomas Jr. after win
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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen addressed a series of penalties after his team's Week 4 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Coen expressed frustration with the officiating, stating he had never seen so many flags in a first half while trying to avoid commenting too harshly. He also defended receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who caught two passes for 17 yards and scored a touchdown, countering negative narratives about his early-season performance. The Jaguars improve to 3-1 with their next game scheduled against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have faced recent struggles.

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  • •Jaguars defeat Bengals in Week 4, moving to 3-1 this season.
  • •Liam Coen frustrated with first-half penalties during the game.
  • •Coen defends Brian Thomas Jr. after concerns over his production.
  • •Thomas recorded two receptions, including a touchdown.
  • •Jaguars face the struggling Eagles in their upcoming matchup.
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  • 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars’ Liam Coen bites tongue on flag-happy refs, but he had plenty to say about Brian Thomas Jr.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars got a big win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, but it wasn’t as easy as they thought it would be. It was a first half that was filled with penalties, and head coach Liam Coen didn’t seem pleased with the way things were going. After the game, Coen was asked about the penalties, but he made sure to keep it short and […] The post Jaguars’ Liam Coen bites tongue on flag-happy refs, but he had plenty to say about Brian Thomas Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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