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Are Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers' low targets concerning? Lawrence says no

Jaguars' quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, has spread the ball around in the past. Why has this year been different? How can Meyers get involved?

Are Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers' low targets concerning? Lawrence says no

Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, addressed concerns over receiver Jakobi Meyers' low target count during the team's first two weeks of the season. Meyers, who has been the team's primary target throughout the final nine games of last year, has been targeted only three times in two games for a total of 68 yards and a touchdown.

While his target count pales in comparison to other players like Brenton Strange (11 targets), Lawrence understands the importance of Meyers and his impact on the team. He emphasized that Meyers, who has played 90% of the team's offensive snaps, is a great player with the potential to significantly improve the offense. Lawrence is confident that Meyers will see more targets as the season progresses and reiterated the team's commitment to spreading the ball around more to get everyone involved and in rhythm.

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