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- Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates a Week 17 overtime win over the Denver Broncos that kept Cincinnati's slim playoff hopes alive. Burrow threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns in the game and also added a rushing score.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Prediction & Odds | Week 2, 2025

Originally posted on Total Apex Fantasy Sports
By Don Watz | Last updated Sep 10, 2025 7:00 PM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-0)

Game Details: Sunday, Sept 14 1 pm EST

Location: Paycor Stadium

Where to Watch: Fox

An exciting Week 2 matchup is on the horizon as two AFC playoff hopefuls, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals, are set to clash. Both teams are coming off Week 1 victories, but their paths to 1-0 couldn’t have been more different. Will the Jaguars continue their offensive surge, or will the Bengals’ superstar quarterback find his rhythm and light up the scoreboard?

Both teams have something to prove. For the Jaguars, it’s about showing they can win on the road, a feat they’ve accomplished only once in their last twelve attempts. For the Bengals, it’s about shaking off a sluggish offensive start and reminding the league why they’re a force to be reckoned with. This game is packed with storylines that will have fans on the edge of their seats.

Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Total Runs	Money Line
Jacksonville	+3.5 (-110)	Over 49.5 (-105)	+152
Cincinnati	-3.5 (-210)	Under 49.5 (-115)	-180

**Odds courtesy of DraftKings**

Apex Tale of The Tape

Jacksonville	*Team Stats*	Cincinnati
26	Points Per Game	17
178	Passing Yards Per Game	95
200	Rushing Yards Per Game	46
378	Total Yards Per Game	141
10	Points Per Game Allowed	16
1	Fumbles Recovered	0
2	INTs	2
+2	TO Ratio	+2
255	Total Yards Allowed per game	327

Key Details

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) warms up before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense looked impressive in their Week 1 victory. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence appears fully healthy and in command, showcasing a strong connection with his receivers. The running game was solid, and the addition of Travis Hunter brings an exciting new element opposite Brian Thomas Jr. While their defense managed to contain a struggling Carolina Panthers offense, the real test comes this week against a far more potent attack. The big question for Jacksonville is whether their offense can keep firing on all cylinders against a tougher opponent and overcome its dismal record on the road.

Cincinnati

All eyes are on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. After a surprisingly quiet Week 1, where he passed for just 113 yards, the pressure is on for him to deliver a signature performance. The Bengals squeaked out a win, but it was far from convincing. Their offense lacked the explosive plays we’ve grown accustomed to. Playing at home in front of their passionate fans, you have to expect Burrow and his talented receiving corps to come out with a point to prove. If the Bengals want to solidify their status as Super Bowl contenders, it starts with getting their high-powered offense back on track this Sunday.

Prediction

The statistics favor Jacksonville, but that is what happens after one game. There is nothing seen so far this season that makes anyone think Jacksonville is headed on a playoff run. On the Cincinnati side, they have Joe Burrow.