Jones exited early with a back injury, forcing Hunter into the starting cornerback role. Hunter's increased defensive workload and cover duties were a direct result of the injury as Jacksonville adjusted their secondary.

Jaguars defender who shadowed Tinsley on the key play, tight man coverage that allowed the grab but signals Jones’s role as a primary coverage option.

Jones stepped into a starting boundary role when Brown was out and could see increased action if Brown is limited. His Week 2 involvement would influence Bengals' target decisions and the Jaguars' overall pass defense depth, affecting fantasy expectations for Jaguars' secondary and Bengals' passing game.

Jones vaulted from a reserve to likely Week 1 starter in a zone-based defense, showingNOTE-worthy bravado in one-on-one reps and team periods. His transition to a boundary corner has fantasy IDP implications if the role sticks through early-season tests.

Jarrian Jones could see push as a boundary option behind Tyson Campbell, particularly when Hunter is used elsewhere. Jones’ development and rotation behind Hunter’s shifting duties could influence Jaguars’ defensive depth and offer upside in tackle-heavy weeks.