Bengals struggle against tight ends in loss to Jaguars
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals fall to 2-2 after their recent defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the last two weeks, the Bengals have struggled offensively, leading to questions about Joe Burrow’s performance and the team’s run game. Defensively, the Bengals have exhibited a chronic inability to cover tight ends, allowing considerable yardage and receptions. Over the past three games, opposing tight ends have recorded 28 catches for 383 yards against Cincinnati, underscoring a persistent defensive issue.
- •Bengals now have consecutive losses to Pittsburgh and Jacksonville.
- •Joe Burrow has struggled in critical late-game situations.
- •Opposing tight ends have totaled 409 receiving yards against Cincinnati this season.
- •Cincinnati's failure to cover tight ends has continued for multiple seasons.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Different Bengals defense, same old tight end problem | Opinion
"Opinion: Want a career game? Play tight end against the Bengals.
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