
Our Jaguars vs Bengals prediction covers the best matchup of the early window. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have the second-best point differential in the league at plus 46. The Cincinnati Bengals have 10 sacks and Joe Burrow at a 106.6 rating. Paycor Stadium hosts two teams playing well.
Jaguars vs Bengals: our editor’s props
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Jaguars vs Bengals: 2026 form so far
Two 2-1 teams whose defences tighten near the goal line. The table puts each attack against what the opposite side allows.
Jaguars attack against the Bengals defence
| Per game | Jaguars offence | Bengals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 195.0 | 260.0 |
| Rushing yards | 119.3 | 95.7 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Passer rating | 107.8 | 88.3 |
| Touchdowns | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 52.9% | 43.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 88.9% | 27.3% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.3 | 3.3 |
Bengals attack against the Jaguars defence
| Per game | Bengals offence | Jaguars allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 232.0 | 235.7 |
| Rushing yards | 91.3 | 91.3 |
| Yards per carry | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Passer rating | 106.6 | 82.3 |
| Touchdowns | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 46.3% | 29.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Read these as a 3-game sample rather than settled form. Rates this early move a long way on one result.
Jacksonville convert 88.9% in the red zone and 52.9% on third down. Cincinnati concede on only 27.3% of red-zone trips.
Jaguars vs Bengals quarterback matchup
Joe Burrow has six touchdown passes to one interception. Trevor Lawrence has seven to two from 22 fewer attempts.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence | 19/29, 182 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, 102.9 rtg | 54/81, 616 yds, 7 TD, 2 INT, 107.8 rtg (3 games) |
| Bengals | Joe Burrow | 28/37, 282 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 123.9 rtg | 73/103, 743 yds, 6 TD, 1 INT, 106.6 rtg (3 games) |
Jaguars vs Bengals injury report and team news
Jacksonville have taken four interceptions in three games and conceded an 82.3 opponent passer rating.
Cincinnati have 10 sacks, with Dexter Lawrence II taking two at Pittsburgh.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
Where Jaguars vs Bengals is decided
Jacksonville’s three touchdowns conceded are level with Minnesota for the fewest in the league, and they convert 88.9% of their own red-zone trips.
Cincinnati’s defence holds up close in too, at 27.3% allowed, but has given up 780 passing yards between the 20s.
Both quarterbacks are playing well, so the margin is likely to come from whichever defence forces the extra field goal.
Players to watch
- Trevor Lawrence (JAC, QB): Three touchdown passes against New England, seven in three games.
- Jakobi Meyers (JAC, WR): Seven catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in Week 3.
- Joe Burrow (CIN, QB): 282 yards and three touchdowns at Pittsburgh.
- Ja’Marr Chase (CIN, WR): Nine catches for 98 yards and a score in Week 3.
How to watch Jaguars vs Bengals
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday 4 October at Paycor Stadium, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT. CTV coverage is regional, so the fixture on your local CTV station depends where you are, with TSN alongside it and RDS in French. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Jaguars vs Bengals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN |
| Week | Week 4, 2026 NFL season |
Jaguars vs Bengals prediction and score projection
Our Jaguars vs Bengals prediction is a Jacksonville win, 24-20, rated 3/5. The defensive record is the reason.
The live win probability and the model’s projected margin update on this page through the week.
Every Week 4 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Steelers @ Browns | Browns 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Colts @ Commanders | Commanders 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Cardinals @ Giants | Cardinals 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Cowboys @ Texans | Cowboys 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Packers @ Buccaneers | Packers 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jaguars @ Bengals | Jaguars 24-20 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Rams @ Eagles | Rams 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Patriots @ Bills | Bills 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jets @ Bears | Bears 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Titans @ Ravens | Ravens 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Dolphins @ Vikings | Vikings 24-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Broncos @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chiefs @ Raiders | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chargers @ Seahawks | Seahawks 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Lions @ Panthers | Lions 31-24 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Falcons @ Saints | Saints 26-23 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 4 game the same way. Both these teams are chasing the AFC Championship odds, and the NFC Championship odds move on the same page as the season develops.
Jaguars vs Bengals FAQ
Jacksonville, narrowly, despite playing away. Both teams are 2-1.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday 4 October, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT.
CTV coverage is regional, so the fixture on your local CTV station depends where you are, with TSN alongside it and RDS in French. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada.
Three in three games, level with Minnesota for the fewest in the league.
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