The Jacksonville Jaguars will look to build momentum under new head coach Liam Coen as they chase a 2-0 start, heading to Cincinnati for a Sunday afternoon clash with the Bengals.
It wasn’t exactly a preseason to remember for Jacksonville, which stumbled to a 0-2-1 mark. The Jaguars opened with a 31-25 setback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, salvaged a 17-17 draw with the New Orleans Saints, and then wrapped things up with a 14-6 defeat to the Miami Dolphins.
Cincinnati didn’t light the world on fire in August either. The Bengals dropped their opener to the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in a 34-27 shootout, rebounded with a convincing 31-17 victory over the Commanders, but finished on a sour note in a lopsided 41-14 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
| Date | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT/ 10:00 am PT |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| TV Channel | CBS |
| Streaming | Fubo (Try for free), Paramount+ |
| Buy Tickets | Stubhub |
| Odds | Jaguars +155 | Bengals -190 |
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals roster & injury news
Jacksonville Jaguars team news
QB Trevor Lawrence has been steady to open the season, completing 61.3% of his throws for 178 yards with one touchdown and one interception. His top targets so far have been Brenton Strange and Dyami Brown, who’ve combined for 111 yards on seven grabs, while Travis Hunter has chipped in six catches of his own.
The Jaguars’ rushing attack has been the real engine, piling up 200 yards per outing, led by Travis Etienne Jr., who’s racked up 143 yards on just 16 carries.
Defensively, Jacksonville has been stingy, giving up only 10 points and 255 yards per game. Foyesade Oluokun paces the unit with 10 tackles, Dawuane Smoot has registered a sack, and Jourdan Lewis has come away with an interception.
Jaguars Injury Report : Cole Van Lanen, OT ; Wyatt Milum, G; Montaric Brown, CB ; Anton Harrison, OT (All Questionable); Jalen McLeod, LB - IR-R
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Offense | Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens (QB); LeQuint Allen Jr., Tank Bigsby, Travis Etienne Jr., Bhayshul Tuten (RB); Dyami Brown, Travis Hunter, Tim Patrick, Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington (WR); Hunter Long, Johnny Mundt, Brenton Strange (TE); Robert Hainsey, Jonah Monheim (C); Ezra Cleveland, Chuma Edoga, Patrick Mekari, Wyatt Milum (G); Anton Harrison, Walker Little, Cole Van Lanen (OT) |
| Defense | BJ Green II, Josh Hines-Allen, Emmanuel Ogbah, Dawuane Smoot, Danny Striggow, Travon Walker (DE); Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, Austin Johnson, Khalen Saunders, Maason Smith (DT); Yasir Abdullah, Dennis Gardeck, Jack Kiser, Devin Lloyd, Ventrell Miller, Foyesade Oluokun (LB); Christian Braswell, Montaric Brown, Tyson Campbell, Jarrian Jones, Jourdan Lewis (CB); Antonio Johnson, Rayuan Lane III, Eric Murray, Darnell Savage, Andrew Wingard (S) |
| Special Teams | Cam Little (PK), Logan Cooke (P), Ross Matiscik (LS) |
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Cincinnati Bengals team news
On the other side, the Bengals are fresh off a win over the Browns and eye their first 2-0 start since 2018 as they gear up for Minnesota and Denver in the coming weeks. Joe Burrow has completed 60.9% of his passes for 113 yards and a touchdown without turning it over. Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase have accounted for 59 yards on five catches combined, while tight end Noah Fant has added four receptions.
The run game hasn’t found much traction, averaging just 46 yards per contest, though Chase Brown leads the way with 43 yards and a score. Cincinnati’s defense is yielding 16 points and 327 yards a game, with Jordan Battle piling up 12 tackles, BJ Hill recording a sack, and DJ Turner II snagging an interception.
Bengals Injury Report : Lucas Patrick, G; Cordell Volson, G - IR ; Cedric Johnson, DE - IR-R ; Daijahn Anthony, S - IR-R ; Erick All jr., TE - PUP-R
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Offense | Jake Browning, Joe Burrow (QB); Tahj Brooks, Chase Brown, Samaje Perine (RB); Jermaine Burton, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Charlie Jones, Mitchell Tinsley (WR); Noah Fant, Mike Gesicki, Cam Grandy, Tanner Hudson, Drew Sample (TE); Ted Karras, Matt Lee (C); Dylan Fairchild, Cody Ford, Lucas Patrick, Dalton Risner (G); Orlando Brown Jr., Amarius Mims, Jalen Rivers (OT) |
| Defense | Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Joseph Ossai, Cam Sample, Shemar Stewart (DE); Howard Cross III, B.J. Hill, McKinnley Jackson, Kris Jenkins Jr., T.J. Slaton Jr. (DT); Oren Burks, Barrett Carter, Shaka Heyward, Demetrius Knight Jr., Logan Wilson (LB); Dax Hill, DJ Ivey, Josh Newton, Cam Taylor-Britt, DJ Turner II, Marco Wilson (CB); Tycen Anderson, Jordan Battle, PJ Jules, Geno Stone (S) |
| Special Teams | Evan McPherson (PK), Ryan Rehkow (P), William Wagner (LS) |
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals head-to-head record
It shapes up as a nail-biting AFC showdown, but the script points toward Burrow orchestrating a late scoring march to push the Bengals to 2-0. History between these two sides is nearly even, with Jacksonville holding a slim 13-12 edge over Cincinnati through 25 all-time meetings.
Watch and live stream Jaguars vs Bengals in the USA
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals game in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season will be broadcast live nationally on CBS. Fans will be able to catch the coverage onFubo (Try for free today!) and Paramount+.
More details on where to watch the game in the United States, including streaming options, will be released soon, so keep an eye out for our dedicated coverage.
Watch and live stream Jaguars vs Bengals worldwide
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How to buy Jaguars vs Bengals tickets
The showdown between the Jaguars and Bengals is set for Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio , a venue that packs in up to 65,515 fans and promises a fiery atmosphere on game day.
Tickets are already up for grabs on StubHub, with entry starting at $386. From there, prices climb through the tiers — $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, and stretching all the way into the premium ranges of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, and topping out at $10,406 for the best seats in the house.
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Jaguars vs Bengals Fantasy Football
Joe Burrow (21.1 projected fpts) stumbled out of the gate in Week 1, managing just 113 passing yards and a lone touchdown, good for 8.82 fantasy points. Still, it’s far too early to panic. Remember, Burrow finished last year as the QB3 overall with a whopping 381.8 fantasy points (22.5 per game). He topped the league in passing yards (4,918), completions (460), attempts (652), and touchdowns (43). Add in the fact that he owns the NFL's all-time mark for completion percentage at 68.6%, and it’s easy to believe he’ll bounce back quickly in Cincinnati’s high-octane offense.
Things are also clearing up in Jacksonville's backfield. Travis Etienne Jr. (11.3 projected fpts) dominated touches in Week 1, handling 19 of 26 RB opportunities. The picture became even sharper Monday night when the Jaguars dealtTank Bigsby to the Eagles, leaving Etienne alongside rookies Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. Tuten, a fourth-round pick, has the speed to carve out a bigger role once he gets more comfortable with the system.
For now, though, it’s Etienne's show, and he already looks closer to his 2023 form — leading the Jags in snaps, touches, and fantasy output last week. His matchup this week is promising too: Cincinnati’s defense has surrendered at least 15.1 fantasy points to an opposing RB in seven of its last eight outings.
On defense, Jacksonville delivered a strong 12-point fantasy performance against Carolina in Week 1. But don’t get fooled into chasing those points. Facing Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase (13.5 fpts), and the Bengals is a whole different animal. This isn’t a matchup to trust in fantasy, so it might be time to toss the Jags’ D/ST back on the waiver wire and search for a safer play.
Jaguars vs Bengals Game Predictions
Oddsmakers peg Cincinnati as the slight favorite this weekend, giving the Bengals a 58.8% chance to top the Jaguars, while Jacksonville sits at 40.8%, with the slim remainder left for a potential tie.
Looking strictly at Week 1, the Jaguars appeared sharper than Cincinnati. Still, there's no mistaking the difference in competition, facing Joe Burrow is a far cry from seeing Bryce Young. Expect Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to put some heat on Trevor Lawrence, but the bigger question is whether Cincinnati’s defense can handle both Brian Thomas Jr.’s explosiveness on the outside and Liam Coen’s steady ground game.
Jaguars vs Bengals Betting Odds
Spread
Jaguars +3.5 (-115) | Bengals -3.5 (-105)
Moneyline
Jaguars +155 | Bengals -190
Total
OVER 49.5 (-110) | UNDER 49.5 (-110)
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