Jacksonville’s AFC South‑leading Jaguars are gearing up for a Thursday night clash with Baltimore while their top rusher, Bhayshul Tuten, remains a game‑time decision.
Key points
- Bhayshul Tuten is expected to be a game‑time decision for Thursday’s matchup against Baltimore.
- The Jaguars are coping with multiple injuries, including key defensive starters placed on IR.
- Coach Liam Coen emphasizes mental toughness and team leadership to navigate the short‑week challenge.
The Jaguars completed their final practice of the week on Wednesday at the Miller Electric Center, preparing for a Thursday night trip to M&T Bank Stadium to face the 4‑4 Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Liam Coen confirmed that running back Bhayshul Tuten, who has missed three straight practices with a foot/ankle issue, will likely be a game‑time decision.
Tuten leads Jacksonville in scrimmage yards, having amassed 492 rushing yards on 110 carries (4.5 yards per carry) and 181 receiving yards through seven games. He also ranks sixth in the AFC with six total touchdowns and eighth in both scrimmage and rushing yards among his 2025 draft peers, underscoring his offensive importance.
Tuten’s status and season impact
Behind Tuten, the Jaguars have logged 209 rushing yards from Chris Rodriguez Jr., 58 yards from Ameer Abdullah, and a single‑yard carry from LeQuint Allen Jr. Undrafted rookie J'Mari Taylor remains on the practice squad. The injury report also listed safety Antonio Johnson as available after missing the Colts game, while guard Ezra Cleveland, linebacker Branson Combs, cornerback Jarrian Jones, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, and Rodriguez Jr. are listed without game status.
Coach Coen praised the squad’s handling of a compressed schedule, noting that “everybody is sore, tired… it’s about mental and physical toughness.” He added that the team expedited film review and preparation, emphasizing the need for resilience against a rested Ravens unit.
Other offensive contributors and injuries
Defensively, Jacksonville placed nose tackle DaVon Hamilton and safety Eric Murray on injured reserve after season‑ending injuries, prompting Coen to lean on younger players like defensive tackle Albert Regis and defensive end Wesley Williams for leadership. The coach challenged the entire roster to step up both on and off the field during the short week.
Reader questions
What injury does Bhayshul Tuten have?
Tuten is dealing with a foot/ankle injury that has kept him out of practice for three consecutive days.
When and where is the Jaguars' next game?
Jacksonville will play the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
Which defensive players are out for the Ravens game?
Nose tackle DaVon Hamilton (quadriceps) and safety Eric Murray (elbow) were placed on injured reserve, making them unavailable for the upcoming game.
Source: jaguars.com
