Jaguars Seek First 2-0 NFL Start vs. Bengals in Cincinnati

The Jacksonville Jaguars, coming off a 26-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, face a tough challenge against the Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow and star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and his staff have been preparing for the Bengals' defense under first-year coordinator Al Golden by studying both NFL and Notre Dame tape, aided by rookie linebacker Jack Kiser, who played under Golden at Notre Dame. The Bengals' defense showed strength in holding the Cleveland Browns to 16 points in Week 1, making game planning difficult due to limited NFL film on Golden's scheme. Jacksonville aims to maintain its physical and balanced style of play, with key contributions from their running game and linebacker Foye Oluokun, who earned AFC defensive player of the week honors. A win would mark Jacksonville's first 2-0 start since 2018 and boost confidence heading into the AFC South schedule, while a loss could stall the team's early momentum. Both teams bring high-powered offenses and promising defenses to the matchup, making it a significant early-season test for the Jaguars.