Jaguars test to define Bengals in Week 4 Cincinnati clash

Sunday total set at 51.5 in Cincinnati

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"The Jacksonville Jaguars are gonna tell us exactly who the Cincinnati Bengals are." @Hawk ahead of the Jaguars-Bengals Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Hawk framed Jacksonville as the measuring stick for Cincinnati entering Sunday. Cincinnati hosts the Week 4 clash with Jacksonville in Cincinnati.

Why it matters: Early-October AFC results shape positioning before the schedule thickens. A decisive showing clarifies Jacksonville's road form and Cincinnati's home standard.

What to watch: Kickoff in Cincinnati on Sunday settles the question on the field. The winner carries momentum into Week 5 preparations.

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@ESPNNFL 2026-10-01T04:09:34.100126+00:00

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