The Jaguars just clinched a tight 22-17 win over the Bengals, but man, Cincinnati almost pulled off an insane comeback even without Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins on the field for the final drive. It was a wild finish where Jacksonville looked like they had it sealed, then almost blew it, only to have their defense step up at the last second.
That Fourth-and-10 Stop Was Brutal
You gotta feel for the Bengals after that one. Joe Burrow, even without his top two receivers, was slinging it in the final minute. He connected with Mitchell Tinsley, Mike Gesicki, and Dohnte Meyers for 62 yards, marching the Bengals all the way to the 21-yard-line while trailing by five. But then came the critical three straight incompletions, setting up a do-or-die fourth-and-10. Burrow hit running back Chase Brown with a short pass, but defensive back Rayuan Lane absolutely shut it down, tackling Brown one yard short of the sticks. That was the game. Just a single yard short.
Jags’ Defense Closes It Out (After a Scare)
It’s fitting the Jaguars’ defense ended up as the heroes, because they were strong all day. Funny thing is, the Jags almost gave Cincinnati another shot. After the two-minute warning, wide receiver Parker Washington broke free for a huge 39-yard gain up the sideline on a third down, looking like he had the first down wrapped. If he had, the Jaguars could’ve run the clock out. But replays showed he stepped out just shy of the first down, forcing Jacksonville to punt. Talk about a close call! On the Bengals’ side, Burrow did throw a pair of interceptions throughout the game, and there was even a third pick that got wiped out thanks to a roughing the passer penalty on defensive lineman Arik Armstead.
Burrow finished the day with an insane 428 passing yards, which is just bonkers, but those two picks and falling short by one yard at the very end meant it just wasn’t enough for the Bengals.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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