Bengals vs. Jaguars: Players To Watch, Injury News Ft. DJ Turner & Dalton Risner | NFL Week 4

The Cincinnati Bengals head back to Paycor Stadium this Sunday looking to bounce back from a painful 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and move to 3-1. At 2-1, Cincinnati has already shown plenty of promise, but this matchup with Jacksonville presents a very different challenge.

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The biggest storyline is Joe Burrow against Trevor Lawrence. Burrow played well for most of the Pittsburgh game, making several clutch third- and fourth-down throws before a late strip-sack ended Cincinnati’s comeback hopes. Against Jacksonville, protecting Burrow will be critical. The Jaguars have a talented defensive front, and Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims will have a major assignment keeping pressure away from his quarterback.

Jacksonville enters Cincinnati at 2-1 after destroying New England 35-6. Lawrence has seven touchdown passes and two interceptions through three games, while the Jaguars are averaging 27 points per game. Cincinnati’s defense therefore has to avoid the communication and tackling problems that surfaced against Pittsburgh. Getting pressure from the front four, particularly Boye Mafe and the interior defensive line, could be crucial.

Offensively, the Bengals need to establish enough of a running game to keep Jacksonville from teeing off on Burrow. They also need their biggest playmakers to make the Jaguars defend the entire field. Cincinnati’s passing game remains its biggest source of explosive potential, but balance could determine whether the offense stays efficient late in the game.

There is also some recent history here. The Bengals have won four straight against Jacksonville, including last season’s 31-27 victory, although every one of the last four meetings has been decided by one score.

For Cincinnati, this is an opportunity to respond immediately after a division loss and show that the Pittsburgh setback was a bump rather than a trend.

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