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Jaguars TE Zach Miller (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday. He caught a TD against the Saints last week, but he has almost zero fantasy value with Marcedes Lewis in the lineup.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) took full practice reps all week and is expected to play in Week 4. The Jaguars said this week that they'd like to get Lewis more involved, and they may have to throw the ball more than usual as they try to keep up with the Saints.

As for having only four catches, Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis said, "You know what kind of heart I've got. I'm not selfish. They come in bunches. I could have seven catches Sunday with two touchdowns. I'm very patient. I've always been patient my whole life. If you try to do more than what is expected of you each play, that's when you start pressing. I'm confident things are going to be turned around."

The game against New Orleans on Sunday could be a big one for Lewis because the Saints' blitzing schemes could leave him one-on-one down the seam. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said, "Marcedes is a really good football player, and he is a big target. The tight end position can be the quarterback's best friend."

Del Rio noted that the Saints like to get tight end Jimmy Graham involved in their offense. Graham already has 14 catches.

"We'd like to get our guy involved as well and certainly he's one of our better players," Del Rio said.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) took full practice reps again on Thursday.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) took full practice reps Wednesday. This is a good sign for Lewis, who made his return in Week 3. He is the de facto WR2 in Jacksonville and is worth a pickup for fantasy owners in need of TE help.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf Probable) took full practice reps on Thursday and Friday and is Probable for week 3. He's not a bad option for owners who are dealing with the injuries to Antonio Gates and Dallas Clark.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) took full practice reps on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. This is good news for Lewis and the entire Jacksonville offense.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (calf) was limited at practice Wednesday. Even though he was limited, this is great news for the entire Jaguars offense. Lewis was outstanding last year and should serve as Jacksonville's de facto WR2.

Coach Jack Del Rio named Blaine Gabbert the starter Wednesday, switching quarterbacks three days after Luke McCown threw four interceptions against the New York Jets.

Del Rio met with Gabbert and McCown Wednesday morning, then told other players about the switch at a team meeting. Gabbert will start Sunday at Carolina.

The move makes sense since McCown is not a wily vet who can "manage" the team into the playoffs (a la David Garrard). This is probably good news for Mike Thomas and Marcedes Lewis.

Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis returned to practice on Wednesday.

This practice was "no-pads," but it's a good sign for his potential availability on Sunday.