Jacksonville
Jaguars
4-3
28
FINAL
31
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 31-28 in a closely contested Week 8 matchup of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Bengals who ultimately secured the win, showcasing their resilience in front of a home crowd.
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, including a critical late-game score that put the Bengals ahead for good. On the other side, Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten had a standout performance, rushing for an impressive 205 yards, but it wasn't enough to propel his team to victory. Ja'Marr Chase also made a significant impact, racking up 132 receiving yards and keeping Cincinnati's offense dynamic.
Defensively, the Bengals made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jaylen McClain's two interceptions proved pivotal, stifling Jacksonville's offensive drives at crucial moments. Additionally, Boye Mafe's sack added pressure on the Jaguars' quarterback, contributing to Cincinnati's overall defensive success and sealing the win in a game that remained tight until the very end.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 257 | 2 | 2 | 84.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 128 | 1 | 4 | 59.1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 40 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 16 | 205 | 12.8 | 18 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 15 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 36 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 84 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 12 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Johntay Cook II | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Campbell | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 |

