Our Jaguars vs Bengals prediction is the best matchup of the early window, pairing the joint-stingiest defense in football with a quarterback who just threw three touchdowns. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have conceded three touchdowns in three games, level with Minnesota for the fewest in the league. The Cincinnati Bengals have 10 sacks and Joe Burrow at a 106.6 rating. Paycor Stadium hosts two 2-1 teams going in the right direction.
Jaguars vs Bengals: our editor’s props
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Jaguars vs Bengals: 2026 form so far
Two of the three meanest red-zone defenses in the league, and two offenses playing well. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defense has allowed.
Jaguars attack against the Bengals defense
| Per game | Jaguars offense | 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 defense
| Per game | Bengals offense | 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% of their red-zone trips and concede on 20% of their opponents’. That combination is why a 2-1 team has the second-best point differential in the league.
Jaguars vs Bengals quarterback matchup
Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow have 13 touchdown passes and three interceptions between them, and both are above a 106 rating.
| 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
Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdowns against New England in a 35-6 win, his second three-touchdown game of the season.
Joe Burrow completed 28 of 37 for 282 yards and three touchdowns at Pittsburgh, a 123.9 rating, and Cincinnati still lost 30-27.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
Where Jaguars vs Bengals is decided
Jacksonville have conceded three touchdowns in three games and hold opponents to 20% in the red zone. Only Minnesota match them on touchdowns allowed, and the Jaguars have also taken four interceptions while conceding a 82.3 passer rating.
Cincinnati’s own defense is close behind, holding opponents to 27.3% in the red zone with 10 sacks. The difference is what they have allowed between the 20s: 780 passing yards, the fifth-highest figure in the league.
Consequently this should be decided in the middle of the field rather than near the goal line. Burrow can move the ball on anyone, but Jacksonville have turned drives into field goals all season, and that is how they built a plus-46 differential.
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, a 123.9 rating.
- 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, October 4 at Paycor Stadium, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT. CBS has the regional broadcast.
| 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 | CBS |
| Live stream | NFL+ / Paramount+ |
| Week | Week 4, 2026 NFL season |
Jaguars vs Bengals prediction and score projection
Our Jaguars vs Bengals prediction is a Jacksonville win, 24-20. The Jaguars have conceded three touchdowns all season and convert almost everything they reach, and that combination travels.
The live win probability and the model’s projected margin update on this page through the week.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |
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Jaguars vs Bengals FAQ
Jacksonville, narrowly, despite playing away. Both teams are 2-1, but the Jaguars have conceded three touchdowns to Cincinnati’s six.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 4, at Paycor Stadium.
Three touchdowns conceded in three games, level with Minnesota for the fewest, with four interceptions and a 20% red-zone conversion rate allowed.
Jacksonville beat New England 35-6. Cincinnati lost 30-27 at Pittsburgh.
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