Overview
- Sunday in Cincinnati Hunter played all 76 defensive snaps and did not play on offense as Jacksonville beat the Bengals 22-17 to move to 3-1.
- Coen said the Jaguars had planned some offensive looks but decided not to use them because Montaric Brown and Christian Braswell were unavailable and losing Hunter to an injury on offense would have left the secondary short-handed.
- Pro Football Focus graded Hunter’s performance as a career best, showing strong coverage numbers with two pass breakups, a nullified interception and a low passer rating when targeted.
- Through four games Hunter has been used almost entirely on defense, logging only single-digit offensive snaps this season and one catch for eight yards, which contrasts with the two-way role envisioned when he was drafted No. 2 overall.
- The decision to prioritize defensive snaps reflects short-term roster and injury management and deepens the debate over whether the Jaguars will resume a true two-way plan or keep Hunter as a defensive specialist going forward.