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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Green Bay Packers: Friday Fact or Fiction

By Daniel Lago

Aug 20, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Outside of the Jacksonville Jaguars EverBank field before a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Outside of the Jacksonville Jaguars EverBank field before a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas (80) acknowledges the fame after the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Jets won, 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas (80) acknowledges the fame after the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Jets won, 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Julius Thomas will have a touchdown: FACT

The Jacksonville Jaguars were hoping they found the centerpiece of their offense when they signed Julius Thomas as their prized free agent last offseason, but the super athletic pass catcher never really got into a groove in 2015. His preseason was hampered by a hand injury and he seemed out of shape and aloof at times during the regular season.

Things appear to be different this year as Thomas looks slimmer and more comfortable in Greg Olsen’s offense. Even with the emergence of Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, Thomas is still one of the best athletes and players on the offensive side of the ball. He could emerge as the team’s number two option and that path will begin on Sunday as he puts together a nice looking stat line against the Packers. If there’s any part of Green Bay’s defense to exploit, it’s the middle of the field. Josh McPeak over at Lombardi Ave mentioned during our Q&A this week that the Packers are trotting out some inexperienced and underwhelming guys at inside linebacker. The Jaguars will set up some mismatches and get Julius the ball in the redzone.

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