In a commanding performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 36-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The Jaguars came into this matchup looking to solidify their position in the standings, and they did just that with an impressive showing on both sides of the ball. Leading the charge for Jacksonville was quarterback Byron Leftwich, who threw for 305 yards and a touchdown, effectively orchestrating the offense. Maurice Jones-Drew added a solid ground game with 65 rushing yards, while the Bengals struggled to contain the Jaguars' offensive rhythm. On the other side, Cincinnati's Tab Perry made a notable impact with 147 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Jacksonville’s scoring. Defensively, the Jaguars put the game on ice with a dominant performance, highlighted by Brent Hawkins, who recorded three sacks to disrupt the Bengals' offensive flow. The turning point came in the second half when Hawkins' relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing Jacksonville to extend their lead. Despite the Bengals' efforts, including an interception by Deltha O'Neal, they couldn't recover from the Jaguars' defensive onslaught.