Will Jaguars WR Thomas Have Bounce-Back Day Against Colts?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the more-heavily favored teams around the NFL this weekend, coming off a bye week and facing off with the reeling Indianapolis Colts.

While all signs point towards the Jaguars having a big advantage, the team has continued to talk about building on success rather than being complacent.

One area that head coach Liam Coen would definitely like to get going is the deep passing game, which was an emphasis throughout the offseason and training camp.

Brian Thomas Jr., who was the main benefactor from the increased shot plays in the offseason, has gotten off to a slow start in his third NFL season, showing more signs of drop problems and miscommunications.

Despite his struggles, Thomas has remained steadfast in his response and confident he can get back to his prior production.

“I feel like I still know what I can do, I just have to go out there and do it,” Thomas told The Florida Times-Union on Thursday. “Show everybody what I can do.”

As the trade deadline approaches, Thomas has become a name once again being thrown around in potential trade discussions, but the Jaguars have remained steadfast and confident in their former first-round pick.

To this point, the front office has shown no signs of changing their stance on Thomas, but NFL senior insider Adam Schefter believes this may not be set in stone.

"The Jacksonville Jaguars keep saying that they're not trading Brian Thomas Jr.," Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. "It wouldn't shock me if their stance changed before the deadline."

Thomas' rookie year production had him looking like one of the bright young talents at the position in the league, but he has struggled since, perhaps suggesting a change of scenery.

Both Coen and General Manager James Gladstone have expressed their confidence in Thomas' ability to turn it around, but his time to prove it may be waning.

Sunday presents a good opportunity for Thomas to have a big day, matching up against the Colts, who have begun selling some of their top players ahead of the looming deadline.

In Thomas' standout rookie season, he terrorized the Colts' secondary, recording 12 catches for 225 yards and a score in his first two meetings against Indy.

Flashing back to his rookie form for a big day against the Colts would be extremely encouraging for Thomas as the deadline gets closer.

Jacksonville returns home to EverBank stadium against Indianapolis at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.