Jaguars Edge Bengals 22-17 Despite Burrow’s 428 Yards

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 22-17 on Sunday, overcoming Joe Burrow’s 428-yard passing performance and two second-half Bengals scoring surges to secure a Week 4 road victory. Jacksonville built a 10-point halftime advantage at Paycor Stadium, then added enough points after the break to finish the afternoon at 3-1.

For Cincinnati, the passing production was substantial, but the final return was frustrating. Burrow threw two interceptions, and a huge receiving afternoon from Tee Higgins could not prevent the Bengals from slipping to 2-2 in front of 66,625 fans.

Jacksonville’s early advantage holds up

The Jaguars accounted for the first quarter’s only three points, then outscored Cincinnati 10-3 in the second. That gave Jacksonville a 13-3 halftime lead and put the Bengals in catch-up mode for the remainder of the game.

Cincinnati made progress in the third quarter, outscoring Jacksonville 7-3 to bring the score to 16-10 entering the fourth. Suddenly, the Jaguars’ comfortable halftime cushion had become a six-point margin, keeping the outcome within reach for the home team.

The fourth quarter brought another seven points for Cincinnati, but Jacksonville answered with six of its own across the period. The Bengals trimmed the deficit by just one additional point, leaving the Jaguars five points ahead when regulation ended. There was no overtime and no completed fourth-quarter comeback.

The quarter-by-quarter totals show the difference clearly: Jacksonville’s 10-point halftime lead withstood a second half in which Cincinnati held a 14-9 scoring advantage. The Bengals improved their position after the break, but the Jaguars’ early work remained decisive.

Key performers: Burrow, Higgins and Tuten

Joe Burrow: Cincinnati’s passing leader finished with 39/54, 428 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT. He completed 72.2% of his attempts and averaged approximately 7.9 yards per throw. Those numbers reflect significant production, but the two interceptions stand out in a game decided by five points. Their timing and resulting possessions were not included in the supplied data.

Tee Higgins: The Bengals’ receiving standout posted 11 REC, 157 YDS, averaging 14.3 yards per reception. Higgins supplied more than a third of Burrow’s passing yardage, giving Cincinnati a productive target even as the offense finished with only 17 points.

Bhayshul Tuten: Jacksonville’s rushing leader recorded 17 CAR, 73 YDS, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. His team-leading ground total provided a different dimension from Cincinnati’s pass-heavy statistical headline. Rushing and receiving touchdown totals, along with Jacksonville’s quarterback line, were not supplied.

NerdSports Stat: Tee Higgins accounted for 36.7% of Joe Burrow’s 428 passing yards, turning 11 receptions into 157 yards.

A valuable road result

Without drive-by-drive details, the result cannot be assigned to a specific red-zone stop, fourth-down conversion or final possession. What is clear is that Jacksonville scored in every quarter and prevented Cincinnati’s second-half scoring edge from erasing its lead.

The Jaguars now carry a 3-1 record into the developing AFC playoff picture, while the Bengals face the task of moving back above .500. Jacksonville next plays Philadelphia on Sunday, October 11, at 6:30 AM PDT; Cincinnati hosts Miami that day at 10:00 AM PDT, with both teams looking to strengthen their division-race footing.

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