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Former Bengals Safety Defends Latest Jordan Battle Performance Against Jaguars

Former Bengals Safety Defends Latest Jordan Battle Performance Against Jaguars

The momentum a 2-0 start can generate in a league like the NFL is a real bonus.  On the flip side, two straight losses, both being close games that could have been won, quickly grind any of that momentum to a halt.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Joe Burrow on Back-to-Back Losses: 'This Isn’t Armageddon'

Joe Burrow on Back-to-Back Losses: 'This Isn’t Armageddon'

Two weeks ago, Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals were 2-0 and alone at the top of the AFC North. After back-to-back fourth-quarter losses to Pittsburgh and Jacksonville, they are 2-2 and tied at the bottom with the Steelers.  Sunday’s 22-17 loss to the Jaguars was a tough pill to swallow.

Alvin Kamara News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Running back receiving-leaders' quiz
The '2 rushing, 1 passing-TD games' quiz
The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by team' quiz
Tee Higgins News / Field Level Media / October 5
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

While Ja'Marr Chase is in the league's concussion protocol, his longtime receiving mate in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins, may not have to miss game action following his adductor injury Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Bengals’ Zac Taylor’s 5-word run game diss couldn’t have been more obvious after Jaguars loss

Bengals’ Zac Taylor’s 5-word run game diss couldn’t have been more obvious after Jaguars loss

Despite facing a frustrating 22-17 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which dropped their record to 2-2 on the season and marked their second consecutive loss after a strong start, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor found a silver lining during his postgame press conference.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Joe Burrow Lost Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in One Game, and Tyreek Hill Is Available

Joe Burrow Lost Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in One Game, and Tyreek Hill Is Available

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the Week 4 game with a thin wide receiver room and left with an even thinner one. Joe Burrow had neither Ja’Marr Chase nor

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Bengals most to blame for coming up short in comeback attempt vs. Jaguars

Bengals most to blame for coming up short in comeback attempt vs. Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals nearly pulled off an improbable fourth-quarter comeback against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but their rally ended one yard short in a 22-17 loss at Paycor Stadium.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 5
Bengals Rushing Performance in Loss to Jaguars Was So Historically Bad It Belongs in a Museum

Bengals Rushing Performance in Loss to Jaguars Was So Historically Bad It Belongs in a Museum

The Cincinnati Bengals turned in a historically inept rushing performance Sunday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars, amassing just 23 yards on 15 carries in a 22-17 loss.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 5
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Sends Subtle Warning to Zac Taylor

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Sends Subtle Warning to Zac Taylor

Joe Burrow did not ask for balance after the Cincinnati Bengals’ 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He asked for the opposite. The quarterback was asked Sunday whether a 15-carry, 23-yard rushing day against a Jacksonville ground game that produced 111 yards meant the play-calling needed more equilibrium.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 5
Tee Higgins Leads All Bengals in Pro Football Focus Grading From Jaguars Loss, Tight Ends Struggling

Tee Higgins Leads All Bengals in Pro Football Focus Grading From Jaguars Loss, Tight Ends Struggling

The Bengals fell to Jacksonville 22-17 on Sunday in a penalty-filled contest where Cincinnati's offense fell flat. Pro Football Focus graded it all across 70-plus plays of action for both sides.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Bengals Week 4 Snap Counts vs. Jaguars: Backup safeties, wide receivers jump into the fire together

Bengals Week 4 Snap Counts vs. Jaguars: Backup safeties, wide receivers jump into the fire together

Cincinnati suffered its second loss of the season Sunday, falling 22-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Injures were already impacting the game before the opening kickoff, and proved to be a greater factor as the afternoon went on.

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Bengals’ Tee Higgins injury adds to Ja’Marr Chase woes in disastrous day vs. Jaguars

Bengals’ Tee Higgins injury adds to Ja’Marr Chase woes in disastrous day vs. Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals took a few losses in Week 4. Not only did they suffer a defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but both of their top two receivers went down with injuries.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Bengals’ Zac Taylor finds silver lining from crushing Jaguars loss

Bengals’ Zac Taylor finds silver lining from crushing Jaguars loss

The Cincinnati Bengals failed to capitalize on Joe Burrow’s stellar performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 and ultimately suffered a 22-17 loss.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 5
Three Overreactions From Bengals' 22-17 Loss to Jaguars

Three Overreactions From Bengals' 22-17 Loss to Jaguars

After losing to the Jaguars and falling to .500 on the season, it feels as though any momentum the Bengals had after a 2-0 start has completely stalled.

NFL News / HITC / October 5
‘I’m in the hospital’ – Chad Johnson shares hilarious reaction to Cincinnati Bengals defeat to Jaguars

‘I’m in the hospital’ – Chad Johnson shares hilarious reaction to Cincinnati Bengals defeat to Jaguars

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson’s reaction to the Cincinnati Bengals’ defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars was comical, to say the least. The Jaguars won 22-17 after Bengals running back Chase Brown was tackled one yard short of the first-down marker on fourth down with less than a minute remaining.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Joe Burrow’s brutal admission says everything about the Bengals’ biggest disappointment from loss to Jaguars

Joe Burrow’s brutal admission says everything about the Bengals’ biggest disappointment from loss to Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals could barely move the ball on the ground against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. With no quarterback limitations to blame, the run game’s collapse raises questions Cincinnati can’t easily answer.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 5
Winners and Losers from Bengals Loss Against Jaguars

Winners and Losers from Bengals Loss Against Jaguars

The Bengals could not overcome their own miscues and fell to 2-2 on the season after the team's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars. Here are three winners and four losers from Sundays loss at Paycor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Heartbreaking revelation from Mike Gesicki makes Tee Higgins’ injury hurt so much more for the Bengals

Heartbreaking revelation from Mike Gesicki makes Tee Higgins’ injury hurt so much more for the Bengals

Tee Higgins stepped up in a big way for the Cincinnati Bengals after Ja’Marr Chase went down against the Jacksonville Jaguars. An injury of his own occurred near the end of the game, and his absence was directly felt during a potential game-winning play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 4
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury

Ja’Marr Chase was already out of the Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars when he reached for his phone. The star receiver had left Paycor Stadium’s field in the first half after a defender grabbed his facemask and his head hit the ground hard.

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker / October 4
QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got off to a rocky start in his career, but he is finally hitting his stride. He turned a corner in the second half of last season, and he hasn’t slowed down a bit this year.

Jaguars knock off Bengals, who lose Ja'Marr Chase (concussion)
Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars
Ravens coach has ominous Lamar Jackson injury update after Week 4
Kyren Williams plays hero in Rams' stunning comeback vs. Eagles
The 'Active 4-TD NFL games' quiz
Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 4
'They see it instantaneously' – NFL analyst makes bold Joe Burrow claim

'They see it instantaneously' – NFL analyst makes bold Joe Burrow claim

Joe Burrow’s ability to read a defense has long been one of the defining aspects of his game. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback regularly has to process changes from the defense while making split-second decisions in the pocket.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 4
Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals fans who expected wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to dominate the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's home game were left wanting after he suffered an early second-quarter injury.

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2
AFC Notes: Vega Ioane, Dohnte Meyers, Mike Gesicki, Bengals, Ravens

AFC Notes: Vega Ioane, Dohnte Meyers, Mike Gesicki, Bengals, Ravens

Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers had his best game in the NFL in Week 3 against the Steelers, logging three receptions for 29 yards. Cincinnati HC Zac Taylor praised Meyers’ blocking against Pittsburgh.  “I thought he had a really good feel for what we asked him to do.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report may have revealed one team Bengals' Joe Flacco called 'dumb' during offseason

Report may have revealed one team Bengals' Joe Flacco called 'dumb' during offseason

Shortly after the New York Giants lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a serious knee injury in Week 2 of this season, some linked the Giants with

What Giants' J.J. McCarthy has in common with Hall of Fame, MVP quarterbacks
Giants' John Harbaugh answers big Jameis Winston, J.J. McCarthy question after trade with Vikings
Jevon Holland credits 'calm psycho' John Harbaugh for saving Giants' season after Jaxson Dart injury
The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

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