Mina Kimes believes the Jacksonville Jaguars should make a significant adjustment after rookie wide receiver Travis Hunter suffered an injury this week.
As the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Hunter has shown strides on both sides of the ball as a receiver and cornerback. He was coming off his best offensive game despite the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8, scoring his first career touchdown. However, he suffered a knee injury during practice that will sideline him for the next four weeks.
Kimes reacted to the news during Friday’s NFL on ESPN segment, suggesting that the team should rely more heavily on the run game moving forward.
“I was watching him thinking, this is going to look so much better in December than it did in September. But now we won’t get to see that for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Obviously, you need the secondary pass catchers to step up. I would argue they gotta get back to running the football the way they did the first few weeks of the season,” Kimes said.
She continued, “Something I thought Liam Cohen did an excellent job at Tampa Bay was making adjustments in the run game to the personnel he had. This offensive line is not as good as the one he had in Tampa, but he has to find answers.”
Kimes also highlighted the importance of tight end Brenton Strange, who is expected to return by Week 11. “The more I think about it, and the more I think about what I saw for them the first month of the season, he is really important in this offense, both as a pass catcher, but also equally important as a blocker. He was such a big part of what they were doing on the ground. So I think his return will help them be a more balanced offense, and I think they can build off of that going forward.”
### What’s Next for the Jaguars After Travis Hunter’s Injury?
Mina Kimes understands that losing Travis Hunter will limit the Jaguars’ potency in the passing game. This explains why she is advocating for the team to emphasize the run game, with Trevor Etienne Jr. leading the charge.
Through seven games this season, Hunter has caught 28 passes for 298 yards and one touchdown. On defense, he has made 15 tackles and three pass deflections—showcasing his versatility and impact on both sides of the ball.
Jacksonville currently holds a 4-3 record, marking a solid start compared to past seasons. The Jaguars are second in the AFC South Division standings, positioned above the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans but trailing the Indianapolis Colts.
In the broader AFC standings, Jacksonville sits in eighth place. They rank above the Texans and Cincinnati Bengals while trailing powerhouse teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers.
Looking ahead, the Jaguars are preparing for an upcoming road matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 2 at 4:05 p.m. ET. With Hunter sidelined, the team will need to adjust its offensive strategy to maintain momentum and continue competing in a tough division.
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Stay tuned for more updates on the Jaguars as they navigate this setback and aim to finish the season strong.
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