Cincinnati
Bengals
0-1
20
FINAL
34
Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Cincinnati Bengals 34-20 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The victory not only boosts Jacksonville's confidence early in the year but also establishes them as a formidable force in the league. The Bengals struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in their quest for an early-season win.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout for the Jaguars, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for 67 yards, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. Joe Burrow of the Bengals led all passers with 366 yards and connected with Ja'Marr Chase for a game-high 118 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jaguars' offensive firepower. Jacksonville's ability to score consistently kept the pressure on Cincinnati throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jaguars made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Marco Harrington led the team with eight total tackles, while Dennis Gardeck recorded a sack and Patrick Queen added an interception, contributing to a stifling defensive effort. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Queen's interception halted a promising Bengals drive, allowing Jacksonville to capitalize and extend their lead before halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 45 | 32 | 366 | 0 | 1 | 85.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 24 | 21 | 240 | 3 | 0 | 147.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Kendall Milton | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Peter Wiggins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Peter Wiggins | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brady Boyd | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marco Harrington | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Redmond | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Perkins | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McKinnley Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Whiteside | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |

