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Cincinnati Bengals struggle again in loss to Jacksonville Jaguars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals struggle again in loss to Jacksonville Jaguars

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals faced their second consecutive defeat, falling to the Jacksonville Jaguars 22-17 at Paycor Stadium on October 1, 2026. The Bengals' offense demonstrated a troubling predictability, struggling without star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who exited the game due to injuries. Quarterback Joe Burrow is under pressure as he navigates an ineffective running game, with limited yardage from Chase Brown and Samaje Perine. Head coach Zac Taylor must address these issues to revitalize the offense before their upcoming matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

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Status Watch

•Bengals fall 22-17 to Jaguars on October 1, 2026.
•Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left the game due to injuries.
•Offense lacks depth and predictability, hindering performance.
•Burrow needs a balanced attack to regain momentum.
•Bengals aim to rebound against the Miami Dolphins next week.

Latest Updates

4:07 PMYahoo Sports — One-Dimensional Offense Is Crippling the Cincinnati Bengals

What they're saying

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The Bengals suffered another disheartening loss this time to Jacksonville. The offense is one-dimensional, and Zac Taylor had better figure it out fast.
— Yahoo Sports

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