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Cincinnati Bengals face Jacksonville Jaguars amid defensive injury challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:02 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

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Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals, currently 2-1, are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, also 2-1, on October 4 at Paycor Stadium. Injuries have left the Bengals' secondary particularly vulnerable, with cornerback Jalen Davis on injured reserve and several safeties nursing ailments. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks to secure his first win against the Bengals, having lost in their prior three encounters. Both teams are coming off strong performances, with Jacksonville scoring 34 points in each of their two wins this season. The Bengals will need to strengthen their defense while Joe Burrow continues to strive for a strong showing against Jacksonville's formidable defense.

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Status Watch

•Bengals secondary faces challenges due to multiple injuries.
•Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence seeks first victory vs. Bengals.
•Bengals lost last week but aim to bounce back at home.
•Jacksonville has scored 34 points in each of their two wins.
•Game scheduled for October 4 at Paycor Stadium.

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What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals’ secondary depth will be tested this week due to injuries that likely contributed to defensive struggles in the team’s first loss of the season. With Jalen Davis now on injured reserve, Dax Hill moving to nickel cornerback to cover him and three safeties banged up, the Bengals (2-1) could be vulnerable on the back end of their defense against the Jacksonville Jaguars ...
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