Liam Coen's play call earns NFL+ 'Play Call of the Week' honor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Liam Coen, head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, showcased strategic acumen in a recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals. His play call resulted in a touchdown by Brian Thomas Jr., highlighted as 'Play Call of the Week' by NFL+ analyst Pete Herzog. Coen exploited the Bengals' defensive tendencies, with a formations assessment leading to a successfully executed corner route for the score. This moment occurred during the Jaguars' 22-17 victory in Week 4, underscoring his ability to adapt based on defensive reads. The analysis emphasizes Coen's understanding of the game and his capacity to use previous match observations to anticipate defensive reactions in real time.
- •Coen identified defensive tendencies from Cincinnati's earlier games.
- •The touchdown play strategically exploited a coverage breakdown.
- •Jaguars secured a 22-17 victory over the Bengals in Week 4.
- •Herzog praised the play as a result of genius tactical planning.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — NFL+ highlights Liam Coen’s BTJ touchdown as ‘Play Call of the Week’
"A film breakdown showed how Liam Coen identified Cincinnati’s coverage tendencies, confirmed them early and exploited them for Brian Thomas Jr.’s touchdown.
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