Game rewind: Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals down Jacksonville Jaguars at finish

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Game rewind: Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals down Jacksonville Jaguars at finish

Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union · The Florida Times-Union

Sun, Sep 14, 2025 ·

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Can the Jacksonville Jaguars climb to 2-0? The Jaguars enter Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, Sept. 14, hitting the road to meet the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati . Kickoff is 1 p.m.

After defeating the Carolina Panthers 26-10 in Week 1, the Jaguars are off to an encouraging start under new head coach Liam Coen. Victory against Cincinnati would boost the Jags to 2-0 for the first time since 2018. Also in the spotlight is first-round pick and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter , who caught six passes in his NFL debut.

When Joe Burrow faced Trevor Lawrence in the College Football Playoff championship game for 2019, Burrow and LSU emerged on top against Lawrence and Clemson, 42-25. Who will win this rematch?

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Travis Hunter Tracker vs. Bengals: Jacksonville Jaguars rookie puts in a busy day at the office

As Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen vowed , rookie Travis Hunter got more work on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 14 in a 31-27 loss at Paycor Stadium.

He got nearly the same volume of snaps on offense as the previous week against Carolina. But the total workload did not translate into more production. --Garry Smits

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Bhayshul Tuten justifies team's faith with all-around performance

The Jacksonville Jaguars showed their faith in running back Travis Etienne by trading Tank Bigsby away last week. But the move was also a vote of confidence for rookie Bhayshul Tuten , who is now solidly the Jags' RB2.

Tuten averaged 7.4 yards every time he touched the football on Sept. 14 in the team's 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Here's a closer look at Tuten's Week 2 performance . --Garry Smits

How social media reacted to Brian Thomas Jr. drop, Travis Hunter pass interference penalty

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Cincinnati Bengals after a controversial pass interference call and a dropped pass on fourth down that got the social media sphere buzzing . - -Juston Lewis

Jaguars-Bengals report card: Offense produces yards, defense gets turnovers but still a loss

Grading the Jacksonville Jaguars' 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 14 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, which drops the team to 1-1 for the season. The Jaguars return home on Sept. 21 to play the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. See the grades here . --Garry Smits

Four Downs: Answering four questions following the Jaguars' dismal 31-27 loss to Cincinnati Bengals

A recap of the Jacksonville Jaguars' come-from-ahead 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

How bad of a loss was this for the Jaguars ? Answer : This game was a giveaway. Point blank. Period.

Teams who are supposed to be good aren't supposed to lose to a back-up quarterback ( Jake Browning ). The Jaguars had the game in their hands just about all the way through — they didn't trail until 18 seconds remaining. --Ryan O'Halloran

Jake Browning has Jaguars' number, leads Bengals past Jacksonville 31-27

The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) couldn't keep their lead over the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0), and failed to capitalize on numerous balls bouncing in their direction, losing 31-27.

Simply put, the team looked and played as if it didn't know how to close out games, and were outmatched in key situations that led to a loss as the Bengals scored the winning touchdown with nearly no time remaining.

Backup QB Jake Browning leaped into the end zone to give the Bengals their first lead of the day with 18 seconds remaining. Key takeaways from Sunday's Jacksonville loss. - -Demetrius Harvey

FINAL: Bengals 31, Jaguars 27

Trey Hendrickson sacks Trevor Lawrence and it's a painful end for the Jaguars against a backup QB. The Jags drop to 1-1. --Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Bengals: Jake Browning caps two-minute drill with go-ahead sneak

That's Bengals backup QB Jake Browning with the 92-yard march, and the Jaguars are behind. The key play: Pass interference on rookie Travis Hunter during Browning's fourth-down throw along the right sideline. A subsequent pass to Ja'Marr Chase brought Cincinnati into field goal range, but no need for the kick unit: Browning plunged into the end zone from 1 yard and the Jaguars are on the ropes.

Bengals 30, Jaguars 27, 0:18 4th. - -Clayton Freeman

Turnover on downs: Brian Thomas Jr. drops fourth-down pass

That could be costly. The Jaguars passed up the field goal try with Cam Little , going for fourth and 5. Trevor Lawrence found Brian Thomas Jr. inside the 5, but the second-year receiver dropped the ball. Cincinnati takes over on downs with a long way to go. Jaguars 27, Bengals 24, 3:42 4th. --Clayton Freeman

Interception: Jaguars' Devin Lloyd makes critical pick

Takeaway time for the Jaguars' defense. With the Bengals driving, Jake Browning comes up a little short on the pass and Devin Lloyd is right there, jumping for the pick and returning it inside the Cincinnati 15. Jaguars 27, Bengals 24, 5:12 4th. - -Clayton Freeman

Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little restores Jacksonville's lead

A missed opportunity for the Jaguars, but they are back in front. Trevor Lawrence delivered not one but two catchable balls to the end zone, but neither Dyami Brown nor Brian Thomas Jr. could reel them in. So the Jags settle for a go-ahead 26-yard field goal from Cam Little.

Jaguars 27, Bengals 24, 11:43 4th. - -Clayton Freeman

End of third quarter: Jaguars 24, Bengals 24

One quarter to go in Cincinnati. Jake Browning, a Jaguar-killer two years ago, is helping the Bengals stay in the game off the bench. - -Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Bengals: Tee Higgins catches Jake Browning TD pass to tie score

Zoom. That lead didn't last long. Tee Higgins races past Tyson Campbell , Campbell and Andrew Wingard collide at high speed and Higgins waltzes to the end zone with a 43-yard touchdown. Another highlight for Jake Browning against the Jags.

Jaguars 24, Bengals 24, 2:39 3rd. --Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Jaguars: Travis Etienne Jr. takes short toss to end zone

The Jaguars converted that takeaway into points. Travis Etienne Jr. got the last yards on that drive, an 8-yard rush followed by an 11-yard catch-and-run off Trevor Lawrence's pass to the left flat. The Jags are back in front in this back-and-forth contest.

Jaguars 24, Bengals 17, 4:08 3rd. --Clayton Freeman

Interception: Andrew Wingard grabs pick for Jaguars

More pressure from the Jags' pass rush, this time Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker , and it pays off in a turnover. Jake Browning floats one into trouble and Andrew Wingard grabs it, then returns the football to the Cincinnati 30. Prime field position awaits Trevor Lawrence. Jaguars 17, Bengals 17, 7:10 3rd. - -Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Bengals: Mitchell Tinsley ties game with one-hand TD grab

Highlight time in Cincinnati. Mitchell Tinsley goes up with one hand and brings it down along the sideline while staying in bounds in the end zone. Jake Browning made that drive look easy, and he's now 8 of 11 off the bench. Not a good start to the third quarter for Jacksonville's defense.

Bengals 17, Jaguars 17, 11:05 3rd. - -Clayton Freeman

Joe Burrow injury update: Bengals QB questionable

It's officially a toe injury for Joe Burrow. He is questionable to return for the second half. - -Clayton Freeman

HALFTIME: Jaguars 17, Bengals 10

That's halftime. The main story of this one: The injury to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. - -Clayton Freeman

Interception: Jaguars' Eric Murray picks off Jake Browning throw

Cincinnati drove into Jacksonville territory but came up empty. Eric Murray caught what looked like an overthrow by Cincinnati QB Jake Browning, under heavy pressure again from Travon Walker. Jaguars 17, Bengals 10, 0:26 2nd. --Clayton Freeman

Field goal Jaguars: Cam Little converts from 42 yards after numerous illegal shift penalties

It's been weird. The Jaguars have been flagged for five illegal shift penalties in the quarter, all of them declined, and Trevor Lawrence was penalized for an illegal pass thrown some 3 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. A Bengals interception from Geno Stone was overturned on replay, too. At the end of the possession, Cam Little entered for a 42-yard kick for the Jags.

Jaguars 17, Bengals 10, 1:35 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Field goal Bengals: Evan McPherson on target from 31

The Jaguars' defense keeps Cincinnati out of the end zone. Travon Walker sacked Jake Browning on second down and Foye Oluokun downed Ja'Marr Chase short of the chains on third down. That led to a 31-yard field goal from Evan McPherson. Travis Hunter was seen limping on the sideline between plays. We'll see if he's back in action on the next drive.

Jaguars 14, Bengals 10, 3:28 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Interception: Bengals' Jordan Battle picks off Trevor Lawrence over middle

Another turnover for the Jags. Trevor Lawrence throws over the middle for Brian Thomas Jr., but the ball zips past the wideout and into the hands of safety Jordan Battle in what looked like a possible miscommunication. It's Cincinnati ball at the Jaguars' 30. Meanwhile, two Bengals staff members are helping Joe Burrow to the locker room with an apparent ankle or leg injury. Jake Browning is now quarterback for Cincinnati. Jaguars 14, Bengals 7, 7:04 2nd. --Clayton Freeman

Joe Burrow injured: Cincinnati QB down after Arik Armstead and Josh Hines-Allen combine on sack

Trainers are looking at the Bengals' quarterback. Joe Burrow is down after a sack near midfield. Arik Armstead got him from the middle of the line and Josh Hines-Allen arrived to finish the sack, in what looked like an awkward pileup for the quarterback's ankle or lower leg. Burrow initially got up but then went down again. Jaguars 14, Bengals 7, 8:36 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Jaguars: Bhayshul Tuten shows off moves on Trevor Lawrence TD pass

The Jaguars drafted Bhayshul Tuten with plays like that one in mind. Nice moves from the rookie RB, who takes a Trevor Lawrence pass in the flat and fakes a defender to the ground before romping across the goal line on an 8-yard score. Lawrence is 12 of 16 for 142 yards.

Jaguars 14, Bengals 7, 10:54 2nd. - -Clayton Freeman

Injury update: Jacksonville Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones injured in first quarter vs. Bengals

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones sustained a back injury with 10 seconds remaining in the first quarter as the Cincinnati Bengals approached the end zone. Jones is questionable to return. - -Demetrius Harvey

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Bengals 7, Jaguars 7

One quarter in the books, in a rematch of QBs from the national championship five and a half years ago. --Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Bengals: Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase after long drive

A nice drive from Joe Burrow. The Bengals QB fought through pressure and connected with Ja'Marr Chase repeatedly on that possession, ending with a 4-yard quick slant touchdown. Chase is now above 400 career catches. Also worrisome for the Jags: DB Jarrian Jones exited due to injury during that drive.

Bengals 7, Jaguars 7, 0:07 1st. --Clayton Freeman

Interception: Bengals' Dax Hill picks off Trevor Lawrence in end zone

Missed opportunity there for the Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence had directed an impressive drive, including a 24-yard Bhayshul Tuten catch-and-run on a screen and an alley-oop throw to Parker Washington . Facing third down at the Cincinnati 8, though, Lawrence faced heavy pressure from edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and underthrew a pass, gobbled up gratefully by the Bengals' Dax Hill. Jaguars 7, Bengals 0, 4:52 1st. --Clayton Freeman

Sacksonville: Jaguars pass rush creates early trouble for Joe Burrow

Travon Walker thought he had a strip-sack of Joe Burrow on second down, but officials ruled that Burrow's arm was moving forward, deeming the play incomplete. One play later, though, Andrew Wingard got through on a blitz and Arik Armstead and Foye Oluokun combined to wrap Burrow up behind the line. That means a punt. If that continues, it could be a long day for the Bengals' QB. Jaguars 7, Bengals 0, 9:16 1st. --Clayton Freeman

Touchdown Jaguars: Dyami Brown catches Trevor Lawrence pass in back of end zone

Jags win toss again. Jags receive again. And Jags score again. A nice drive for Trevor Lawrence, who connected downfield with Dyami Brown, Brian Thomas Jr. and Brenton Strange for key completions before lofting a 10-yard strike to Brown at the back of the end zone. That opening drive took nine plays and four minutes, covering 69 yards.

Jaguars 7, Bengals 0, 10:51 1st. - -Clayton Freeman

Kickoff: Jaguars-Bengals football is underway in Cincinnati

The Jaguars receive the opening kickoff, Parker Washington takes it out to the 31 and Week 2 has begun for the Jags. --Clayton Freeman

Jaguars at Bengals preview: Keys to watch for Sunday

Key matchup for Sunday: Bengals WR JaMarr Chase vs. Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell. Chase had a monster game two years ago against the Jaguars when he caught 11 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown. The Jags' secondary had only one pass defensed that night. See more keys for the game . --Garry Smits

How Jacksonville Jaguars' Liam Coen dialed up success with opening drive vs. Panthers

Thinking about the first play of the first drive of the first game of his head-coaching career for basically eight months, you can't blame Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen for taking the football once his team won the toss last week against the Carolina Panthers . Here's what made the decision work . - -Ryan O'Halloran

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence: Plenty of work to do after a few misses in Week 1

As the Jaguars go on the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals , head coach Liam Coen is expecting growth from Trevor Lawrence. He detailed how Lawrence missed a few makeable passes to Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter but responded with a completion on third and long to Dyami Brown. --Juston Lewis

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Week 2 inactives include Montaric Brown

Here are the Jaguars' inactives ahead of their road game against the Bengals: DE B.J. Green II , DE Danny Striggow , CB Montaric Brown, DT Khalen Saunders Sr., RB Cody Schrader and OL Wyatt Milum . The Jaguars had listed just two players on their final injury report, including rookie offensive lineman Milum (knee) and cornerback Brown (ankle). --Demetrius Harvey

Tank Bigsby did not request trade. But here's why Jacksonville Jaguars sent him to Philly

Jaguars coach Liam Coen shared a few details on how the Tank Bigsby trade came together, saying it was a combination of factors that led the team to make this decision. Part of it was the performance by Travis Etienne on Sunday as he recorded 143 yards on 16 carries against the Carolina Panthers in the season opener, ahead of Sunday's game in Cincinnati. - -Juston Lewis

Expect Travis Hunter on defense more vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins

This is what they've been waiting for. Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen made it clear Wednesday that rookie cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter's playing time will only increase from this point forward — of course, not without a couple of caveats from time to time.

After playing just six snaps on defense , Hunter's playing time on that side of the ball is expected to increase against the Bengals on Sunday . - -Demetrius Harvey

Foye Oluokun health status: Jacksonville Jaguars' Liam Coen expects LB to play vs Bengals

Reigning Week 1 AFC Defensive Player of the Week Foye Oluokun showed up on the injury report , initially putting his status in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. But Jaguars head coach Liam Coen told reporters on Friday that he expects Oluokun to play . --Juston Lewis

Jaguars at Bengals Week 2 predictions: Can Jacksonville's defense slow Joe Burrow?

The Jacksonville Jaguars head into Cincinnati to play the Bengals as 3.5-point underdogs, but feeling good after a solid showing in Week 1. Six of our seven experts opened the season with a win. How will they see this one? Let's find out . - -Tim Walters

What time does Jaguars vs Bengals start?

Date: Sunday, Sept. 14
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Where: Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)

What TV channel is Jaguars vs Bengals on today?

TV:CBS
Streaming: Fubo (free trial) | Paramount+

Watch Jaguars vs. Bengals live on Paramount+

Jaguars vs Bengals predictions

Demetrius Harvey, Florida Times-Union: Bengals
Ryan O'Halloran, Florida Times-Union: Bengals
Bill Bender, Sporting News: Bengals
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Bengals

Jaguars injury updates

Cornerback Montaric Brown (ankle) was listed as doubtful after Friday's practice. Linebacker Foye Oluokun (illness), tackle Anton Harrison (back) and guard Cole Van Lanen (shoulder) were full participants in Friday's practice.

Jaguars inactives

OT Wyatt Milum (knee)

Jaguars schedule 2025

Here is Jacksonville's schedule and results. All times Eastern:

Week 1: vs Carolina | W 26-10
Week 2: at Cincinnati | 1 p.m. Sept. 14 | CBS | Fubo
Week 3: vs Houston | 1 p.m. Sept. 21 | CBS
Week 4: at San Francisco | 4:05 p.m. Sept. 28 | Fox
Week 5: vs Kansas City | 8:15 p.m. Oct. 6 | ESPN
Week 6: vs Seattle | 1 p.m. Oct. 12 | Fox
Week 7: vs LA Rams (in London) | 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19 | NFL Network
Week 8: Bye
Week 9: at Las Vegas | 4:05 p.m. Nov. 2 | Fox
Week 10: at Houston | 1 p.m. Nov. 9 | CBS
Week 11: vs LA Chargers | 1 p.m. Nov. 16 | CBS
Week 12: at Arizona | 4:05 p.m. Nov. 23 | CBS
Week 13: at Tennessee | 1 p.m. Nov. 30 | CBS
Week 14: vs Indianapolis | 1 p.m. Dec. 7 | CBS
Week 15: vs NY Jets | 1 p.m. Dec. 14 | CBS
Week 16: at Denver | 4:05 p.m. Dec. 21 | Fox
Week 17: at Indianapolis | 1 p.m. Dec. 28 | Fox
Week 18: vs Tennessee | TBD
Record: 1-0

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars vs Bengals live updates: Start time, TV channel, score

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