Jacksonville
Jaguars
9-5
40
FINAL
21
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Cincinnati Bengals 40-21 in Week 16 of the 2028 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high, the Jaguars showcased their offensive firepower and strategic prowess, leaving the Bengals struggling to keep pace.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Jacksonville, throwing for an impressive 316 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team with precision. Jeremiyah Love complemented the air attack with a powerful ground game, rushing for 108 yards and adding balance to the offense. The Jaguars' versatility kept the Bengals on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, Jacksonville made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Elliot Washington II was a game-changer, snatching two interceptions that halted Cincinnati's momentum. The Jaguars also applied pressure with Jonathan Allen's sack, which contributed to a shaky performance from the Bengals’ offense, ultimately sealing the victory for Jacksonville.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 316 | 4 | 1 | 133.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 250 | 3 | 5 | 77.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 108 | 9.8 | 10 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nate Sheppard | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 16 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 40 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Andrew Olesh | TE | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 64 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 51 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 48 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Washington II | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Williams | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| **** Chambliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion Carter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boo Carter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

