JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars needed a big play to gain some momentum against the Indianapolis Colts. According to ESPN Research, rookie Brian Thomas Jr. scored the second-longest touchdown in Jaguars history.

On first-and-10 from the Jaguars’ 15-yard line, Thomas sprinted past safety Nick Cross. Trevor Lawrence, who missed a potential deep touchdown pass to Thomas last week, hit him swinging down the right sideline.

It was a race at that point, and Thomas, who ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the combine, wasn’t caught all 85 yards. That gave the Jaguars a 10-7 lead midway through the second quarter.

BRIAN THOMAS, JR. 85 YARD TD

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According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Thomas’ top speed of 22.15 mph was the fastest by a ball carrier this season. His score was the longest from scrimmage by a rookie since Jerry Jeudy in 2021 (92 yards).