The Jacksonville Jaguars are riding high after beating the Tennessee Titans 25-3 in Week 13. They've won three of their last four games and currently hold the top spot in the AFC South. Of course, there's still plenty of time left in the season, but it's fair to say that the Jags are trending in the right direction.
And while Jacksonville has gotten encouraging play from several players, there are a few that have left a bit to be desired in recent weeks. These three, in particular, saw their stock drop after the Titans game.
Dyami Brown, Jaguars wide receiver
You could make the case that the writing was on the wall for Dyami Brown when he logged only four offensive snaps in the overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals. With Brian Thomas Jr. returning from an ankle injury, the Jaguars no longer had use for Brown and made him a healthy scratch in Week 14.
This is a noticeable fall for the North Carolina Tar Heel, who had a strong offseason and started the season strong, hauling in eight catches for 109 yards with one touchdown. However, he's cooled down considerably in recent weeks and is quickly playing himself out of the team's plans in 2026.
Robert Hainsey, Jaguars offensive lineman
There's no doubt that the offensive line has played much better after going through a midseason funk. That said, the group had a bit of trouble containing a formidable Titans defensive front. Center Robert Hainsey, in particular, struggled, giving up one sack and five pressures. For his play, he got a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 36.0, well below the average.
The good news is that Hainsey has generally fared well this season, so this could turn out to be an outlier. Heck, it wasn't that long ago that he was one of the highest-rated centers in the whole league, so his subpar outing against Tennessee isn't a reason for concern.
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Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars wide receiver
After missing three games with an ankle sprain, Brian Thomas Jr. is back in the fold. Although he struggled early in the season — he led the team with a concerning nine drops — the Jags welcomed back his ability to stretch the field.
Heading into the Titans game, it was going to be interesting to see how the Jags would use Thomas. After all, fellow receivers Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers thrived during his absence. The day came, and the 2024 first-round pick hauled in two receptions on three targets for 28 yards.
What stands out is that Meyers played 58 snaps, whereas Thomas logged 47. Maybe the coaching staff wanted to bring him along slowly, but there's also a chance that his playing time against the Titans could be a sign of things to come. Either way, the former LSU Tiger was overshadowed by his fellow receivers and tight end Brenton Strange in Week 14.