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Add This Jaguars' Fantasy Sleeper Before It's Too Late

Originally posted on Jacksonville Jaguars on SI
By Andy Quach | Last updated Sep 26, 2025 11:00 AM ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars have gotten off to an encouraging 2-1 start to the 2025 NFL season. Not only have they shown plenty of promising signs in all three games, but they've been able to get two wins despite not nearly hitting their perceived potential yet. That has fans and analysts across the league thrilled at the prospect of what this team could be when it hits its ceiling.

The defense has been particularly impressive, forcing three turnovers in each of its first three games. That's not a typo.

The Jaguars have gotten nine total takeaways to begin the campaign. Aside from a few big plays given up on miscommunications or simply getting bested by top-tier talent like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, this unit has the goods to finish as one of the stoutest defenses in the league this season.

The offense, on the other hand, has left plenty to be desired. They've suffered from inconsistency, turnovers, and preventable mistakes, mostly within the passing game. Still, they've flashed plenty of potential on that side of the ball, too. It might not be long before they find their groove, which could lead to some fantasy risers from the Jaguars.

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Brenton Strange won't be on the waiver wire for long

There was a lot of optimism around Brenton Strange's prospects as the new starting tight end in Head Coach Liam Coen's offense. So far, he's been solid for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He's currently the team's leader in both catches and receiving yards with 13 receptions for 137 yards.

He's been a source of consistency for an air attack desperately lacking a reliable target, with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter Jr. struggling to get going through three games. Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke believes that Strange is a must-add in fantasy leagues this season, while also acknowledging that he could fall down the pecking order if the Jaguars' top receivers catch a groove:

"Strange ranks 16th in fantasy points per game (8.9) and sits inside the top 10 among tight ends in both receptions and receiving yards despite not yet scoring a touchdown. With some positive regression, Strange profiles as a borderline top-12 fantasy tight end for the rest of the season.

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