The Jaguars beat the Bengals 22–17 in Cincinnati, moving to 3–1. The Bengals fell to 2–2.
For the Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence went 18-for-23 for 227 yards with 1 touchdown. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 73 yards on 17 carries. Brenton Strange caught 7 passes for 95 yards.
For the Bengals, Joe Burrow went 39-for-54 for 428 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Tee Higgins caught 11 passes for 157 yards.
On defense, Jourdan Lewis (Jaguars) had an interception and Foyesade Oluokun (Jaguars) had an interception.
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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence against Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Jaguars: Oct 4, 2026, 9:09 AM ET; Bengals: Oct 4, 2026, 9:09 AM ET).
Jaguars in this game: shotgun 54%, under center 46%, pistol 0% · one back 73%, two backs 22%, empty 5% · motion 76% (59 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Jaguars lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Jaguars lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 22% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Nate Boerkircher, is shown at fullback.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Jaguars lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 5% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Bengals in this game: shotgun 84%, under center 16%, pistol 0% · one back 86%, two backs 11%, empty 4% · motion 58% (76 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Bengals lined him up on most snaps.
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Questionable (hamstring)No backup listed
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Bengals lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Bengals offense, 2 TE
LT#75 Orlando Brown Jr.Next up: Javon Foster
LG#63 Dylan FairchildNext up: Jalen Rivers
C#64 Ted KarrasNext up: Jacob Bayer
RG#66 Dalton Risner Questionable (knee)Next up: Jacob Bayer
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Questionable (hamstring)No backup listed
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 11% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Drew Sample, is shown at fullback.
Bengals offense, I-form
LT#75 Orlando Brown Jr.Next up: Javon Foster
LG#63 Dylan FairchildNext up: Jalen Rivers
C#64 Ted KarrasNext up: Jacob Bayer
RG#66 Dalton Risner Questionable (knee)Next up: Jacob Bayer
RCB#1 Montaric Brown Questionable (hamstring)No backup listed
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Bengals lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 4% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Bengals offense, 4 WR
LT#75 Orlando Brown Jr.Next up: Javon Foster
LG#63 Dylan FairchildNext up: Jalen Rivers
C#64 Ted KarrasNext up: Jacob Bayer
RG#66 Dalton Risner Questionable (knee)Next up: Jacob Bayer