Kerrville’s Friday lights glow as a healing ritual after the July flood, with Tivy High’s Antlers drawing 3,000–4,000 locals in blue and gold. The town honors lost coaches, rebuilds homes, and leans into football as unity. Houston’s Texans anchor the relief, pledging $500,000 and earmarking $50k for Tivy helmets and similar aid for nearby districts, underscoring the “Texans help Texans” spirit that threads through Kerrville's rebound.

Brian Thomas Jr. has not lived up to 2025 expectations through two weeks, totaling five receptions for 60 yards on 18 targets and no receiving touchdowns, with a designed run scoring once. The Jaguars’ offense under Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen hasn’t yet produced a reliable WR1, leaving fantasy managers wary of BTJ’s upside.

Bucky Brooks sees a confidence issue more than a wrist injury, suggesting BTJ needs to erase self doubt and simply play his game. Jeff Lageman warns Jacksonville could move on if BTJ can’t rebound, hinting at coaching involvement and possible roster shifts. Week 3 vs Houston becomes a pivotal test.

For fantasy players, BTJ’s usage, route participation, and the offense’s willingness to lean on him will determine his short and long term value. The Texans game could spark a breakout or deepen the questions surrounding Jacksonville’s passing attack.