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3 things we learned from the Bengals’ wild loss to the Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 4 exposed three glaring issues that could derail their season. The team’s offense remains overly dependent on explosive sideline catches from Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and others, as Chase Brown’s lack of impact on the ground—just 10 rushing yards on nine carries—has stifled any semblance of a balanced attack.

Brown’s longest run of the year is just 13 yards, underscoring a persistent problem at running back that leaves the Bengals with few ways to move the ball consistently beyond deep throws. Meanwhile, costly turnovers in critical moments—including a fourth-quarter interception by Joe Burrow—highlight a concerning trend of mental lapses that could prove fatal in a tight schedule.

The defense, though improved on the line with players like Dexter Lawrence and Boye Mafe, continues to struggle in coverage, allowing Jacksonville to target less experienced corners and linebackers repeatedly, while tight ends like Dalton Schultz and Darnell Washington exploit gaps in the secondary.

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