Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
20
FINAL
21
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 21-20. The game was critical for both teams as they sought to improve their standings early in the season, setting the stage for a competitive clash.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals' offense, showcasing his arm strength with 257 passing yards and two touchdown passes, connecting frequently with Tee Higgins, who racked up an impressive 122 receiving yards. On the ground, Fred Taylor kept the Jaguars competitive with 79 rushing yards, but it was Burrow's efficiency that ultimately made the difference in the contest.
Cincinnati's defense played a pivotal role, with Josh Newton leading the charge with seven total tackles while Demetrius Knight Jr. added a crucial sack. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Bengals' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive by Jacksonville, allowing Burrow to manage the clock and secure the victory. This win puts the Bengals in a strong position as they move forward in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 32 | 22 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 113.6 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 40 | 26 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 89.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Taylor | HB | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 10 | 72 | 7.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 122 | 17.4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chad Ochocinco | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fred Taylor | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Newton | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Iloka | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 45 |

