Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-2
28
FINAL
38
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 38-28. This victory solidifies the Bengals’ position in the early part of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience under pressure.
Leading the charge for Cincinnati was quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who delivered a standout performance with 284 passing yards and three touchdowns. Running back Zach Charbonnet contributed significantly on the ground with 69 rushing yards, while the Jaguars' Jaxon Smith-Njigba stood out as the top receiver of the game, amassing 133 yards, keeping the Jaguars competitive throughout.
The Bengals' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, particularly through the efforts of Demetrius Knight Jr., who recorded 7 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. The game turned in the second half when Knight's pressure led to a critical interception by Carlton Davis III, shifting momentum firmly in Cincinnati's favor and allowing them to maintain their lead down the stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 43 | 28 | 284 | 3 | 0 | 107.1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 39 | 27 | 277 | 3 | 1 | 104.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 21 | 69 | 3.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle revis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarcus Ware | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

