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Week 2 Best Bets: Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars

We made it out of Week 1 on the plus-side of things, finishing 2-2 for +0.4 units on our official bets. Can we make it back to back winning weeks? Here are the bets I am targeting in Week 2: All bets are one unit plays unless otherwise specified A strong data-based bet has the Bengals defense stifling the Jaguars pass game this week.

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Bengals’ Tee Higgins couldn’t believe the terrible offensive stats from Week 1

Although the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-16 in their season opener last Sunday, the performance was still a disappointing one. The Bengals’ offense is considered to be one of the NFL’s best.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Bengals Injury Report: Zac Taylor clears the air with Amarius Mims ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals, for a second straight week to begin the season, are fully healthy entering the weekend. Cincinnati's final injury report for Week 2 has the same names on it from Thursday's report, but all 53 players on the active roster are healthy enough to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Depth Charge Providing Boost to the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals invested significant resources before the start of the season to bolster the back end of their roster on both sides of the ball.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Stripe Hype / September 12

Bengals must avoid game-planning their way into Travis Hunter matchup nightmare

We're on to Week 2 of the new NFL season, and the Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up to face a literal one-of-one threat when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Bengals' Joe Burrow Will Nearly Double His Career Games Against No. 1 Pick QBs in 2025, Starting Sunday

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals’ home opener Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars will give us a rare matchup. It’s not Bengals vs. Jaguars. This will be the fourth time the franchises have met since 2021.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Bengals Film Review: Analyzing Week 1 Struggles for Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor and Entire Offense

I've always resisted the idea that winning is all that matters. Sure, at the end of the day it is, but if you have future aspirations, how you win (or lose) matters a whole lot.

'He threw the freakin' shoe!': Revisiting Marco Wilson's infamous toss five years later

How a spur-of-the-moment decision has lived on in college football and Florida Gator history.

Tee Higgins News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Tee Higgins Shocked By Bengals Statistic From Sunday's Win Over Browns

Tee Higgins faced some shocking news this past weekend. The Bengals cashed in a Week 1 win for the first time since 2021 but had to overcome just seven second-half yards on offense in the process.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / September 11

Daunting test awaits overlooked Bengals standout in make or break Week 2 clash

Whether or not the Cincinnati Bengals can keep their roll going into Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars depends largely upon their defense holding the stellar form they showed in Cleveland.

Shemar Stewart News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 11

Despite the Win and Lofty PFF Grade, Bengals Rookie Shemar Stewart Left Cleveland with 1 Big Regret

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals defense held the Cleveland Browns to 16 points, forced two turnovers, tackled well and got the win in defensive coordinator Al Golden’s debut.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 11

Ja'Marr Chase Made One Thing Clear About Possible Matchup With Travis Hunter

Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase praised Jaguars star rookie Travis Hunter on Thursday. "He's just a pure athlete," Chase said. "He's mad athletic." The Jaguars took him with the No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Bengals Injury Report: Potential season-long plan for veteran starter begins showing itself after Thursday's practice

Just one more practice remains for the Cincinnati Bengals before a chance to go 2-0. Cincinnati remains relatively healthy, as do the Jacksonville Jaguars as an AFC showdown at Paycor Stadium is just a few days away.

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Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 11

Ja'Marr Chase Searching For Certain Celebration As Bengals Enter 2025 Home Opener

The excitement is building around Cincinnati ahead of Sunday's Bengals season opener, including for Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals superstar is amped to get back playing in front of fans and even wants his own positive chant from the crowd, like Tee Higgins garners when he grabs a catch or big play.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Bengals QB Joe Burrow reveals what he'll look to do more of in Week 2 game against Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals got the Week 1 win they were desperate for last Sunday. The offense even scored more points in the first half than in their previous two season-openers combined.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / September 11

One serious problem could derail Bengals if it isn’t solved vs. Jaguars

Maintaining momentum is a difficult task in professional football, but it sure helps when you win the season opener, which the Cincinnati Bengals did for the first time since 2021.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / September 11

3 Bengals who need to bounce back in Week 2 vs. Jaguars

For the first time since 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0. Even though it was a sloppy, stressful win, fans deserve to celebrate nonetheless. Aside from their usual Week 1 struggles, it's never easy to go on the road to a divisional rival and win, regardless of how good (or bad, in Cleveland's case) they may be.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 11

Sunday Could Be Hottest Cincinnati Bengals Home Game in Franchise History

CINCINNATI – The forecast for Sunday could result in the Cincinnati Bengals’ home opener being the team’s hottest home game in franchise history. The weather.com forecast currently calls for a high of 90 degrees Sunday.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / September 11

'He's trying to feed his family' — Zac Taylor dives into why one Bengals rookie's debut was so impressive to him

Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. had a productive debut performance last Sunday. Knight finished with 10 total tackles and a pass defensed in his first-career game and start against the Cleveland Browns.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / September 10

Critical Bengals rookie is going under the radar entering Week 2

We're to the point now where the Cincinnati Bengals have fully turned the page to Week 2 and their home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Celebrating a 1-0 record was fun for a bit, especially given how well the defense played.

Geno Stone News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 10

Bengals Safety Geno Stone Clears Up His Multiple Trips Into, Out of Blue Medical Tent Sunday in Cleveland

CINCINNATI – Two Cincinnati Bengals players who left Sunday’s game with injuries and returned have no linger effects. Neither linebacker Logan Wilson nor safety Geno Stone appear on today’s injury report after missing time in the season opening 17-16 win against the Browns.

Zac Taylor News / The SportsRush / September 10

Zac Taylor’s Got a 'Sacrifice From the Parking Lots' Request for Bengals Fans

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has a big task ahead. Despite guiding the team to back-to-back winning seasons over the last four years, they’ve missed the playoffs the past two seasons.