What happened: Hunter's second-season development centers on his defensive assignment against Nico Collins in a 34-31 loss to Houston on Oct. 18. The 2025 No. 2 overall pick out of Colorado continues to split time between cornerback and wideout after Jacksonville committed to his two-way plan in August.

Why it matters: Maximizing Hunter on both sides of the ball carries added weight as the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline approaches, especially with tackle Anton Harrison on season-ending injured reserve since Oct. 13. Drawing perimeter matchups against Collins—a 2021 third-round pick out of Michigan—tests whether Hunter can anchor the secondary without sacrificing offensive snaps.

What to watch: Jacksonville looks to rebound from its divisional defeat while balancing Hunter's weekly workload across both offensive and defensive units.