Big Cat Country - Jaguars vs. Bengals: Everything you need to knowStand United, Duval Til We Diehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47383/bigcatcountry_fave.png2023-12-04T19:29:39-05:00http://www.bigcatcountry.com/rss/stream/68465762023-12-04T19:29:39-05:002023-12-04T19:29:39-05:00Jaguars vs. Bengals: Week 13 live blog and open thread
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<p>The Jaguars have their first Monday Night Football game since 2011 as they host the Bengals in prrrrrrime time.</p> <p id="zEoSQM">The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>’ offense is looking good, and the team has dreams of playing deep into the postseason. Jacksonville hosts the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> and has the chance to show the country on primetime television why they belong to be talked with some of the best teams in the NFL. </p>
<p id="ntjSPO">To find out how to watch/listen to the game click <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2023/12/3/23986296/bengals-vs-jaguars-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-schedule-odds-nfl-week-13">here</a>.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back on Jacksonville’s last Monday Night Football appearance in 2011:<br><br> Mel Tucker was the Jaguars’ HC.<br> The Jaguars QB was Blaine Gabbert.<br> Trevor Lawrence was 12 years old. <a href="https://t.co/uhvwIFKx8i">https://t.co/uhvwIFKx8i</a></p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1731813859575337104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2023</a>
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<h2 id="TzGXcJ"><strong>PREGAME </strong></h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsJAX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsJAX</a> Inactives <a href="https://t.co/TDMz9EatoW">pic.twitter.com/TDMz9EatoW</a></p>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1731822068465864999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here to stay <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsJAX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsJAX</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/9DHIY02Mc2">pic.twitter.com/9DHIY02Mc2</a></p>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1731834598072422491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2023</a>
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<p id="pw0uO7">-I’m ready to run through a wall!!!!</p>
<p id="MH28aL">-Watching Monday Night Countdown right now if you are not already tuned in definitely —check it out to learn some more about this team behind the scenes.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DOUG is here and his drip is AMAZING <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/2jKPlZuZwD">pic.twitter.com/2jKPlZuZwD</a></p>— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) <a href="https://twitter.com/1010XL/status/1731825305872965718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2023</a>
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<p id="Ih8Gyw">-Because of the Jaguars conference record a win tonight would give Jacksonville the number one seed in the AFC. </p>
<h2 id="Om7oAa"><strong>1st Quarter</strong></h2>
<p id="EDx8qU">-Jaguars won the coin toss and will kick it off to the Bengals to start, the stadium is rocking.</p>
<p id="RgguyR">-Bengals move the ball across the 50 yard line and go for it on 4th down.</p>
<p id="gR1WDb">-Jaguars defense comes up with the sack on 4th down and the momentum is all on the Jaguars side.</p>
<p id="4QZZcJ">-Kirk is injured on the 26 yard completion to start the drive, will keep you updated on the injury.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Massive gain for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaguars</a> on first-play from offense... but Christian Kirk falls as he catches it and is now being tended to by trainers.<br><br>Looked like a groin injury.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a></p>— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiaOBrienTV/status/1731847078609887742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2023</a>
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<p id="MMsYH0">-John Shipley reports Kirk is limping on the sidelines and is going to the locker room gingerly.</p>
<p id="QIet3a">-Jags take advantage of the short field and march right down to take the early lead. Jaguars 7, Bengals 0.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Etienne into the end zone again!!<br><br>NINE touchdowns this season <a href="https://t.co/4XZBrwgsDK">pic.twitter.com/4XZBrwgsDK</a></p>— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLFantasy/status/1731849366858526837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2023</a>
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<p id="GOqpnJ">-Jaguars defense is missing tackles and the Bengals are moving the ball on this defense easily.</p>
<p id="6E6Tf9">-Despite the sloppy tackling Jaguars defense comes up with a stop and for the second straight week an opposing kicker hits the crossbar against the Jaguars.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsJAX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsJAX</a> Injury Update, brought to you by <a href="https://twitter.com/BaptistHealthJx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BaptistHealthJx</a>: WR Christian Kirk is questionable to return with a groin injury.</p>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1731852058406326638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2023</a>
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<p id="caeU9K">-Glass half full, questionable is better than out.</p>
<p id="fOp5sN">-Jaguars offense can’t take advantage of the short field as Trevor misses Zay on 3rd down and Jacksonville will now play the field position game.</p>
<p id="RBYeqP">-End of the quarter as the Bengals will start the 2nd quarter on 3rd down. Jaguars 7, Bengals 0. </p>
<h2 id="zUR3Cf"><strong>2nd Quarter</strong></h2>
<p id="UikDPj">-Browning looks like prime Tom Brady as he has only missed one pass and the Bengals are in the redzone, Cisco injured on the play.</p>
<p id="LnrniS">-Joe Mixon runs left and scores the Bengals first touchdown of the game. Bengals have now tied it up Jaguars 7, Bengals 7.</p>
<p id="2pDcjk">-Jags offense is clicking and running smoothly as the Jaguars score with Engram and take the lead right back. Jaguars 14, Bengals 7.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Evan Engram has blockers and dives into the end zone!<br><br> : <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsJAX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsJAX</a> on ESPN/ABC<br> : Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> <a href="https://t.co/JZL7uE8ZOm">https://t.co/JZL7uE8ZOm</a> <a href="https://t.co/nuZpp5SoC7">pic.twitter.com/nuZpp5SoC7</a></p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1731858133960822967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2023</a>
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<p id="LHTvRm">-At the two minute warning the Jaguars defense has come close but can’t seem to get the necessary stops and the Bengals are in the redzone threatening to score and tie this ball game up.</p>
<p id="VsLOfd">-Joe Mixon scores his 2nd touchdown of the 1st half and the Bengals have tied this game up 14-14 Jaguars 14, Bengals 14.</p>
<p id="pGwvLw">-Jaguars get the ball to start the 2nd half and will run the 1 minute drill to try and get a quick score.</p>
<p id="D3Ksk9">-Sack stalls the drive for the Jaguars as they are forced to punt the ball back to the Bengals. Half time adjustments need to be made for this Jaguars defense. </p>
<h2 id="3JD4M2"><strong>3rd Quarter</strong></h2>
<p id="dCP25a">-2nd half starts and the Jaguars will look to get some points and regain this lead.</p>
<p id="9vZfbO">-Jaguars can’t get a first down and the Jaguars will punt the ball back to the Bengals, let’s see what Mike Caldwell cooked up during halftime.</p>
<p id="yAXH4l">-Not how the Jaguars defense thought that would go as Jamar Chase catches a 76 yard touchdown and the Bengals now lead. Jaguars 14, Bengals 21.</p>
<p id="KlLmEG">-Jaguars offense looks good as they are driving the ball and have the Ball at the Bengals 33 yard line.</p>
<p id="x4lAET">-Next man up as Parker Washington makes a great catch and the Jaguars have tied this one up. Jaguars 21, Bengals 21. </p>
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<p id="LPbTEu">-Wow did Jaguars need that! Interception from Josh Allen and Jacksonville has the ball in the red zone!!!</p>
<p id="sXyul2">-Is that Lamar Jackson?? No it’s dual threat quarterback Trevor Lawrence as he takes it up the middle and Jacksonville takes advantage of the INT and lead the game. Jaguars 28, Bengals 21.</p>
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">T̶u̶s̶h̶ ̶P̶u̶s̶h̶ Immaculate Extension<a href="https://twitter.com/Trevorlawrencee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Trevorlawrencee</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvsJAX?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CINvsJAX</a> on ESPN <a href="https://t.co/kbyWpPynMp">pic.twitter.com/kbyWpPynMp</a></p>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1731875318191817142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2023</a>
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<p id="oQBkau">-Jaguars defense comes up with the stop and forces the punt, Parker Washington muffs the punt but is able to recover and the Jaguars offense looks to extend the lead.</p>
<p id="DjTIby">-3rd quarter comes to an end as the Jaguars will get the ball on 3rd down to start the 4th quarter with the lead, Jaguars lead 28-21</p>
<h2 id="1IOE6c"><strong>4th Quarter</strong></h2>
<p id="gw29SC">-Very questionable delay of game as the Jaguars are forced to punt the ball back to the Bengals. </p>
<p id="FUXAnz">-Bengals convert on 4th down and now have a 1st and goal with 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter</p>
<p id="vfXiav">-Browning converts the QB sneak and the game is now tied. Jaguars 28, Bengals 28.</p>
<p id="8T4ML7">-Jaguars offense needed a response and Trevor Lawrence is throwing dimes to his team mates.</p>
<p id="uqvrnz">-Lawrence is visibly upset and hurt as he has yet to get off the field and the stadium is dead silent.</p>
<p id="rOzLde">-Jaguars miss the field goal as the air has been taken out of this team and Trevor gets helped to the locker room.</p>
<p id="ZXecw7">-Josh Allen gets the sack on 3rd down and this defense is playing for 16!!</p>
<p id="QEuShJ">-Bengals kick the field goal and get the lead back. Bengals 31, Jaguars 28. Lawrence is questionable to return with an ankle injury. </p>
<p id="LWN91s">-Jaguars kick the field goal and tie the game. Bengals will get 30 seconds to go down and try score and win this game. Jaguars 31, Bengals 31.</p>
<p id="bFOlL2">-Bengals drive ends and for the first time this season for the Jaguars the team will play into overtime.</p>
<h2 id="dWPzci"><strong>OVERTIME</strong></h2>
<p id="skEIPF">-Jaguars get hit with the holding call and can’t convert a third down. Jaguars will punt the ball back to the Bengals.</p>
<p id="hf9Weg">-Bengals have the ball in Jaguars territory and will look to score and win this game. </p>
<p id="bFN69a">-2 minutes left and the Bengals have the ball on the Jaguars 31, a field goal wins the game for the Bengals.</p>
<p id="CzPtCG">-Bengals kick the field goal and win this game 34,31. Pederson will most definitely be asked about Trevor Lawrence in the press conference. Let’s hope it’s nothing too serious as the season is not over by any stretch of the imagination.</p>
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<p>Two players on the Bengals roster to keep an eye on during primetime.</p> <p id="kplrDs">In the <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>' first Monday night football home game in over 10 years, the team will take on a familiar primetime foe in the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. </p>
<p id="YxyJhR">One of the biggest stories in the NFL this year has been the constant injuries to quarterbacks that have completely derailed the team’s season. Unfortunately, the Bengals are victims of this unfortunate circumstance. Joe Burrow had injuries to start the year but was officially injured for the remainder of the season following the Bengals' Thursday night loss to the Ravens. It’s extremely unfortunate that it played out this way, because a quarterback matchup between Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence would be a must-see on TV and could help the Jaguars' defense improve against elite-level quarterbacks -- something they will have to continue to do if a postseason run is in their future. </p>
<p id="7I9aHK">Despite this injury, and while I don’t want to downplay its significance, Burrow doesn’t make the tackles, catch the touchdowns, or run the ball. Football is probably the most popular team sport in the world, and there are still great players on this team. In this article, I will highlight one player on the offense and one player on the defense on this stout Bengals team to look out for.</p>
<p id="fbBNCV">First, the offensive side of the ball. While most people think I will say Ja’Marr Chase, there is something a little different I would like to highlight. This Jaguars secondary is very good, and with no Burrow, the Bengals will have trouble getting the ball to Chase. Though he had 81 yards against the Steelers, Chase only caught 4 passes, one of his lowest marks on the season. The Jaguars do a good job at group tackling and will be able to limit his production. </p>
<p id="IsLGxJ">For me, the offensive player to watch is running back Joe Mixon. While he too had injuries to start the year, Mixon’s health is improving, and Cincinnati will look to him to carry most of the load tonight. </p>
<p id="g4bsNU">Josh Allen and Travon Walker have been consistently getting to quarterbacks and causing lots of pressure, but the running game is where they will focus more of their attention. Jake Browning is the quarterback for the Bengals, and he will be brought down without having to bring pressure -- there will most definitely be lots of coverage sacks. Primetime games are usually low-scoring, which means the running game should be in full effect for this Bengals offense. Since Week 7, the Jaguars rank 30th in rushing Expected Points Added (EPA) per play. If the Jaguars want to control this game early, the opposing rushing attack will need to be stopped. </p>
<p id="upjZ17">While no one defensively really stands out to me on this Bengals team, that does not mean this is a cakewalk. This defense plays as a team, tackles very well, and takes advantage of mistakes made by the offense.</p>
<p id="Y3SJ0C">One player to highlight would be nose tackle D.J. Reader. While he’s having a down year compared to previous accomplished seasons, Reader is still a force to be reckoned with. Although Etienne is good to go for Monday Night Football, the Jaguars will have to rotate through running backs to keep fresh legs in the game, or Reader will make his presence known.</p>
<p id="OraSca">This Bengals team has most definitely been hit with the injury bug this game, and that is unfortunate because this game would be a must-see on TV. Despite the Burrow injury, this Bengals team still has players all over the field, and if the Jaguars want to win this game, they will have to focus on taking the players mentioned in this article out of the game.</p>
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<p>The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals for their first Monday Night Football Game in twelve years. Here are three X-factors for a Jags victory on prime-time.</p> <p id="GUnygv">The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> are playing in their first Monday Night Football Game in over a decade tonight, as they host the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> for a battle of the big cats. </p>
<p id="jdj3hg">The Jags are coming off a huge road victory over the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> where they took a commanding lead atop the AFC South and are hoping to continue that momentum this evening. A victory tonight would give them eight wins in their last nine games and would keep the team alive in the race for the AFC’s top seed. </p>
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<p id="8qdjAr">The <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> might not be the same type of threat without Joe Burrow, but they still have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball that could present problems for Jacksonville if they don’t come to play. </p>
<p id="R2ZhD6">In fact, the Bengals get a significant piece of their offense back this week as <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/12/2/23985483/bengals-vs-jaguars-injury-report-tee-higgins-logan-wilson">Tee Higgins</a> is set to return to the lineup after missing the last three games with a quad injury. He and Ja’Marr Chase are one of the best receiving duos in the NFL today and will look to make things easier for Jake Browning and a Cincinnati offense that is desperate for a win right now. </p>
<p id="X0YVNH">On paper, the Jaguars (-8.5) should win this one going away but anything can happen in the National Football League so they will need some big performances from key areas if they’re going to put on a show in prime-time. Here are the three biggest X-factors for a Jags victory tonight. </p>
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<h2 id="SFnPdZ"><strong>Josh Allen </strong></h2>
<p id="LGnQgV"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2023/11/30/23982998/jaguars-vs-bengals-3-matchups-to-watch">Josh Allen</a> is having one of the best years a Jaguars pass rusher has ever had. Through eleven games, Allen has 12 sacks and is on pace to shatter Calais Campbell’s franchise sack record of 14.5. </p>
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<p id="RcVLNR">The impact he’s made on the Jacksonville defense this season can’t be overstated, and he should, at the very least, be in the discussion for Defensive Player of the Year. While his odds are still long for that honor, he has a prime opportunity tonight to gain some ground. </p>
<p id="NEJXW7">He will be getting after an inexperienced quarterback in Jake Browning, who has been sacked seven times in just six and a half quarters of play since replacing Joe Burrow. </p>
<p id="pUOU9M">Pair that with the fact that the Bengals are dead last in the NFL in rushing, and you have the makings of yet another big night for the unquestioned MVP of the Jacksonville defense. </p>
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<h2 id="MFTO4F"><strong>Ezra Cleveland </strong></h2>
<p id="zozkib">The Ezra Cleveland trade just before the deadline has suddenly become huge for the <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> offense. </p>
<p id="8nV4qR">With Cam Robinson now on IR with a knee injury he suffered against Houston, Walker Little returns to his more natural position at left tackle. This allows Cleveland to replace Little at left guard; a spot that has plagued the Jags with inconsistency all season.</p>
<p id="UYUNwJ">Cleveland’s inclusion on that offensive line resulted in arguably the group’s most complete performance of the season against the Texans. They allowed zero sacks and just four pressures as Trevor Lawrence tallied a season-high 364 yards, with 42 of them coming off a screen pass where Cleveland led the way for a D’Ernest Johnson highlight reel play. </p>
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<p id="gMKyXk">Now, with a full week of reps with the starters, Cleveland should play a big role yet again on Monday night. His reliability in both the pass and run game will be a significant factor in the success of the offense against a Cincinnati defense with a lot of talent on their front four.</p>
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<p id="jbS6BA">Jacksonville offensive coordinator Press Taylor is set to duel with his big brother Zac tonight in a <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2023/12/1/23984605/jaguars-friday-presser-taylor-brothers-bowl">brotherly battle</a> of offensive minds in the AFC.</p>
<p id="k1HOda">The two haven’t faced off since 2020 when Press and Doug Pederson were together in Philadelphia. In that one, the Eagles and Bengals finished the game in a rare 23 to 23 tie, so this game gives them an opportunity to solve that unfinished business. </p>
<p id="rDhu2I">With the injury to Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor’s offense hasn’t been humming like we’ve become accustomed to. They currently rank 27th in total offense per game and 23rd in scoring offense. Meanwhile, Press’s offense, under the guidance of Pederson, is 13th and 10th respectively in those areas. </p>
<p id="FrrMF1">While the circumstances are unfortunate for Cincinnati heading into this prime-time contest, this is a big opportunity for Press to outshine his brother as he works to prove he has a future as a head coach in this league. Don’t be surprised if Press reaches deep into his bag of tricks in a game that could become a chess match of offensive play-calling on Monday Night Football. </p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2023/12/4/23986500/jacksonville-jaguars-cincinnati-bengals-x-factorsDillon Appleman2023-12-03T13:05:29-05:002023-12-03T13:05:29-05:00Bengals vs. Jaguars: How to watch, TV schedule, radio broadcast, odds and more
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<p><em>Everything you need to know to watch the Jaguars take on the Bengals in Week 13.</em></p> <p id="2kpfV7">The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> are on another little winning streak and will hope that continues against the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> on Monday Night Football. It will be the first time the Jaguars have been on Monday Night Football in over a decade, but sitting at 8-3 and double-digit favorites, the Jaguars will hope to push their way closer to double digit wins and pushing for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.</p>
<p id="rsw0v1">On the other side the Bengals are riding a three-game losing streak into Jacksonville and coming up against a defense that has been smothering opposing teams and creating havoc in the backfield against opposing quarterbacks. Jack Browning might be in for a rough night against the Jaguars front seven, as Browning has been sacked seven times in his last three games.</p>
<h3 id="utyGgj">How to watch Bengals vs. Jaguars</h3>
<p id="OCPklh"><strong>Live Stream:</strong> ABC/ESPN and <a href="https://www.jaguars.com/tvaffiliates">Jaguars TV Networks</a></p>
<p id="fELDBJ"><strong>Radio Broadcast:</strong> WJXL 1010AM/92.5 FM and <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2022/11/5/23441993/jacksonville-jaguars-radio-network-affiliate-stations">Jaguars Radio Networks</a></p>
<p id="Q6jrCC"><strong>When:</strong> Monday, Dec. 4, 8:15 PM</p>
<p id="NCtlxh"><strong>Where:</strong> EverBank Stadium</p>
<p id="nCc3bC"><strong>Odds: </strong>Jaguars are 10-point favorites, per <a href="https://dksb.sng.link/As9kz/q8f9?_dl=https%3A%2F%2Fsportsbook.draftkings.com%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D126225999%26wpcid%3D163147%26wpcn%3DHowtoWatchContent%26wpsrc%3DVox%26wpcrid%3DNFL&pcid=163147&psn=Vox&pcrn=HowtoWatchContent&pscn=NFL"><strong>DraftKings Sportsbook</strong></a></p>
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https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2023/12/3/23986296/bengals-vs-jaguars-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-schedule-odds-nfl-week-13Alfie Crow2014-11-03T13:22:07-05:002014-11-03T13:22:07-05:00When to go for 2
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<p>The Jaguars decided to go for two points when they scored late in the game on Sunday against the Bengals, and it was a mistake.</p> <p>Early in the fourth quarter the <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> scored a touchdown to pull within 10 points of the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. Rookie quarterback <span>Blake Bortles</span> connected with rookie receiver <span>Allen Hurns</span> for a second time on an 18-yard pass, putting the score at 26-16. The Jaguars quickly lined up for a two-point conversion.</p>
<p>And that was a mistake.</p>
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<p>While the play call was fine and <span>Cecil Shorts III</span> should have caught Bortles' pass, making it 26-18, it was still way too early to go for two points in the game.</p>
<p>If the Jaguars had simply kicked their extra point and made it 26-17, when the scored a touchdown less than two minutes later after an <span>Andy Dalton</span> interception, they would have been within a field goal of taking the lead rather than within range for a tie.</p>
<p>What the Jaguars did by going for two was put themselves in a situation where they either would have had to go for two later on in the game, or they would have had to score a touchdown to win, rather than a field goal. <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/AlfieBCC/status/529011209925033986">This isn't a reaction to hindsight</a> because Shorts dropped the pass, either. It's just simply looking ahead.</p>
<p>Typically going for two ends up biting you in the butt, unless you're doing it on an opening touchdown drive or when you're forced to do it. It ends up forcing your hand later in the game if you go for it too early.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2014/11/3/7150829/jaguars-2-point-conversion-mistake-bengalsAlfie Crow2014-11-03T11:14:03-05:002014-11-03T11:14:03-05:00Snap count analysis
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<p>Let's take a quick look at yesterday's Jaguars vs. Bengals game where young players got snaps in place of backups, especially on defense.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> lost 33-23 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a>, and with several key members of the defense out because of injury, it gave us a good look at some of the younger backups.</p>
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<h3>Offense - 64 snaps</h3>
<p>Quarterback: <span>Blake Bortles</span> (64)</p>
<p>Running backs: <span>Denard Robinson</span> (38), <span>Toby Gerhart</span> (21), Will Ta'ufo-ou (14), and Jordan Todman (7).</p>
<p>Wide receivers: <span>Allen Robinson</span> (56), <span>Allen Hurns</span> (55), <span>Cecil Shorts III</span> (53), and Marqise Lee (7).</p>
<p>Offensive line: <span>Zane Beadles</span> (64), <span>Luke Bowanko</span> (64), <span>Austin Pasztor</span> (64), <span>Luke Joeckel</span> (64), <span>Jacques McClendon</span> (50), and <span>Brandon Linder</span> (14).</p>
<p>Tight ends: <span>Clay Harbor</span> (52) and <span>Nic Jacobs</span> (17)</p>
<p>The Jaguars are using Jordan Todman less and Toby Gerhart more than in previous weeks, and Gerhart hasn't gotten this many snaps since Week 4 against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a>. <span>Marqise Lee's</span> lack of snaps is concerning, but the even distribution between the top three of Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns, and Cecil Shorts III is encouraging.</p>
<h3>Defense - 69 snaps</h3>
<p>Defensive linemen: <span>Chris Clemons</span> (50), <span>Sen'Derrick Marks</span> (45), <span>Roy Miller</span> (40), <span>Red Bryant</span> (35), Tyson Alualu (34), <span>Ziggy Hood</span> (26), <span>Abry Jones</span> (16), <span>Ryan Davis</span> (21), and <span>Chris Smith</span> (10)</p>
<p>Linebackers: J.T. Thomas (69), Geno Hayes (36), <span>Telvin Smith</span> (33), LaRoy Reynolds (24), and Jeremiah George (12).</p>
<p>Secondary: Johnathan Cyprien (69), Dwayne Gratz (68), Demetrius McCray (68), Josh Evans (62), and <span>Sherrod Martin</span> (41).</p>
<p>J.T. Thomas has played every defensive snap for two games in a row, which is just one game away from how many times <span>Paul Posluszny</span> did it before getting injured in Week 7. Also, the snap count was far more evenly distributed among the top three defensive linemen than it was last week. The secondary only used five defensive backs all game, as opposed to six last week.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2014/11/3/7149993/jaguars-vs-bengals-snap-count-and-playing-time-analysisRyan Day2014-11-03T09:20:33-05:002014-11-03T09:20:33-05:00Robinson a legit NFL RB
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<p>While the Jaguars lost again in gut wrenching fashion, but former Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson is blossoming into an NFL running back.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> running back <span>Denard Robinson</span> was trying to put together his third straight 100-yard rushing game in the NFL, falling just six yards shy. He once again however, provided the Jaguars offense with a steady running attack and some explosive plays.</p>
<p>Late in the first quarter Robinson burst through the line on a 38-yard gain that looked like he was close to taking it all the way to the endzone. Robinson had a few more runs over 10 yards, including one that would have gone for more yards had he not lost his footing trying to make a cut and he once again found the endzone.</p>
<p>Robinson ended the day with over 100 yards total offense, but it's nice to see a player than many wrote off based on his rookie season finally emerging as a playmaker on the offense. Robinson has 423 rushing yards on the season, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. He needs just 577 yards the rest of the way to be the Jaguars first 1,000 rusher in quite some time.</p>
<p>If the offensive line can continue to play like they have the past few weeks, it's entirely possible he could hit that mark. Denard just needs to average 82 yards per game over the final seven games of the season.</p>
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<p>The Jaguars rookie quarterback was favoring his wrist towards the end of the 33-23 loss, but it doesn't look serious.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> lost 33-23 to the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a> on Sunday, and afterwards quarterback <span>Blake Bortles</span> had to have his wrist looked at by team trainers.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ryanohalloran/status/529058314806915072">According to Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union</a>, Bortles had his throwing wrist looked at after the game, but it shouldn't be anything that will put the team in jeopardy of losing him for next week's game against the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a> in London.</p>
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<p>It's not known which play Bortles hurt his wrist, but thought to be towards the end of the game, possibly the game-ending sack by Bengals defensive end <span>Margus Hunt</span>.</p>
<p>Bortles finished the day 22-for-33 for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and one interceptions. He also added 10 rushing yards on four carries.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2014/11/2/7148055/jaguars-bengals-blake-bortles-left-wrist-examined-team-says-hes-fineRyan Day