Trevor Lawrence supports Jakobi Meyers amid low target numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Trevor Lawrence expressed confidence in receiver Jakobi Meyers despite his low target count this season. Through two games, Meyers has been targeted just three times, catching all for 68 yards, including one touchdown in Week 1. Last season, he led the Jaguars in targets over the final nine games. Lawrence noted that more intentional plays are needed to involve Meyers and that game circumstances have impacted his targets. The Jaguars will aim to rectify this as they prepare for their matchup against the New England Patriots.
- •Jakobi Meyers has three targets through two games this season.
- •Meyers caught three passes for 68 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
- •He ranked fifth on the team in targets in the current season.
- •Lawrence emphasized the need for more intentional plays to involve Meyers.
- •Jaguars face the New England Patriots in their next game.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Are Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers' low targets concerning? Lawrence says no
"Jaguars' quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, has spread the ball around in the past. Why has this year been different? How can Meyers get involved?
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