X-FACTOR: Jacksonville Jaguars Need Brian Thomas Jr. to DELIVER Breakout Plays This Season

Photo: Doug Engle via IMAGN Images   Jacksonville Jaguars set bold expectations as Brian Thomas Jr. steps into the spotlight as the X receiver, aiming to ignite the offense with explosive plays. Can his rebound season push the Jaguars from playoff contenders to true AFC powerhouses? Tony Wiggins explores why Thomas's production is a critical variable, breaking down the ripple effects for wideouts like Jakobi Meyers and Travis Hunter, as the team chases chunk yardage and next-level consistency. Defensively, AriK Armstead’s leadership and interior impact emerge as game-changing X factors, while hard-nosed running back Chris Rodriguez is expected to inject much-needed physicality into Jacksonville’s backfield attack. From the complexities of receiver designations (X, Y, Z, F) to the importance of big plays and situational football, the episode spotlights how these key pieces could determine the Jaguars’ path toward a championship-caliber campaign. Can Jacksonville’s fresh faces carry the load when it matters most?   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Ultra Pouches Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONNFL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad   Warby ParkerOur listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/LOCKEDONNFL — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.