Jaguars show defensive strength in victory over Bengals to improve to 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 22-17 during their Week 4 NFL matchup on Sunday. The Jaguars' defense played a critical role in the win, allowing only 53 points in four games, the second-fewest in franchise history at this stage. Despite a string of penalties, they managed to halt a late Bengals drive, showcasing their ability to close out games. Jacksonville will next travel to London for back-to-back games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.
- •Jaguars start 3-1, marking the third consecutive year with this record.
- •Defense ranks second in the NFL with eight takeaways.
- •Travis Hunter played every defensive snap, recording four tackles.
- •The Jaguars face Philadelphia and Houston in London next.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars believe defensive success and takeaways are 'part of our DNA' after 3-1 start
"(AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t expect to get much credit for their 3-1 start.They overwhelmed Cleveland, embarrassed New England and handled Cincinnati on the road — beating three teams that are .
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