Jaguars Film Review: Analyzing Parker Washington's Performance vs. Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars On SI reporter Jared Feinberg breaks down Parker Washington's three receptions from Sunday's loss vs. the Texans.

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Austin Trammell (81) and wide receiver Dyami Brown (5) react with wide receiver Parker Washington (11) after a 72-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for consistency in the passing game, specifically from their wide receivers. In recent games, it seems as though head coach Liam Coen has found his answers.

Wideouts Parker Washington and a recently acquired pass-catcher, Jakobi Meyers, have become two players with the most consistent hands on the Jaguars roster. With tight end Brenton Strange set to return to action soon, Jacksonville could see improvements from its passing game overall.

I went into the All-22 coaches film to examine Washington's first game as a featured mark in the offense. His three catches against the Houston Texans signaled a player who is just getting started. Let's break it down.

For much of the season, Washington has been a quality depth player who has made occasional plays with some of the most reliable hands on the roster, especially with the struggles from wide receivers Dyami Brown and former rookie sensation Brian Thomas Jr. In the long-term absence of rookie Travis Hunter, Washington's role has quickly expanded into an important one for the Jaguars offense.

With the addition of Meyers and the impending return of Strange, the passing game could see improvements down the stretch. For Washington, he's making it hard to keep off the field.

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) falls into the end zone to score a touchdown on a 72-yard punt return against the Houston Texans during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Starting with his touchdown reception in the first quarter, Washington runs a fantastic corner route to the back left pylon against this Cover 2 hole. Credit should be given to quarterback Trevor Lawrence for excellent ball placement, but Washington makes an outstanding adjustment to the ball and snares the pass at the high point with the sideline awareness to keep both feet in-bounds.

This is one of Washington's underrated traits, dating back to his days at Penn State. He has a great ability to track the ball and adjust with ample body control, especially in tight spaces such as the sidelines or backlines of the end zone.

Parker Washington thread for all #Jaguars fans 🧵👇

What a catch, adjustment, and awareness for the sideline from No. 11. Baller. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/yHCviPl8ba

— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) November 12, 2025

A testament to Washington's football IQ and discipline can be seen here on this 2nd & 18 from the Jaguars 32-yard line with under 30 seconds until halftime.

Against Cover 3, Washington runs a 10-yard curl route to sit in the void between the robber safety and the nickel defender. Lawrence scrambles out of the pocket, but Washington does a great job working with his quarterback into space for a big gain to give them a third & short to midfield.

Sit in the void on the curl, work with the scramble, create after the catch. 3rd & 1 coming up. Washington, again, is a baller. pic.twitter.com/1YixcimEOY

— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) November 12, 2025

As the great Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker once said, "This is where the fun begins." This is a money maker against one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, Derek Stingley. The Texans are playing 5-2-4 in Cover 1, with Stingley matched up on Washington.

The release is phenomenal, as Washington works with a stutter release to begin forcing Stingley to play and commit his hips to the outside, selling the fade ball before a quick, snappy drop in the hips to create ample separation. This is an elite play against an elite competitor.

Parker Washington vs. Derek Stingley Jr.

The #Jaguars WR fries him in his release. Snappy hips, great salesman, and quality SAQ. pic.twitter.com/PYxgdbptFW

— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) November 12, 2025

Not often do you see Stingley looking around in a daze, trying to find his man. Washington has the short-area quickness, twitch, snappy hips, and fluidity in the middle to lower sections to win against press alignment defenders in man coverage. Progression is rarely linear, but it has been impressive to watch the former Penn State standout develop into a reliable and quality playmaker for the Jaguars.

Now, picture this: Brian Thomas returning from his ankle injury, refreshed and reset, back to performing at the high level he should with the combination of the high catch rate of Meyers and the playmaking ability from Washington in the slot. Now that Coen has given Lawrence the green light to sling the ball around and play free, the passing offense could potentially get on track.

Nov 2, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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