Final2021 Week 4

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 4 2021

Jacksonville Jaguars

Away

21

Cincinnati Bengals

HomeWon

24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jaguars770721
Bengals00141024

JAX 21CIN 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    22.3PPR pts

    25/32, 348 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    C.J. Uzomah

    CIN · TE

    26.5PPR pts

    5 REC, 95 YDS, 2 TD

  • Jaguars leader

    James Robinson

    JAX · RB

    20.6PPR pts

    18 ATT, 78 YDS, 2 TD, 1 REC, -2 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Logan Wilson

    CIN

    1 SACK, 10 TKL

Bengals 24, Jaguars 21: Cincinnati rallies from 14 down at halftime

Cincinnati erased a 14–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 24–7 after the break to win 24–21. The Bengals finished with a 420–341 edge in total offense and averaged 7.6 yards per play.

The Jaguars went 6-for-12 on third down, while the Bengals finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.4 yards/play CIN 7.6 · JAX 6.2
  • +79 total yards CIN 420 · JAX 341
  • +6% third-down rate CIN 56% · JAX 50%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Bengals Won

Cincinnati won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Jaguars vs Bengals
JaguarsStatBengals
6.2Yards per play7.6
341Total yards420
50%Third-down conversion56%
Other team stats
55Plays55
0Turnovers0
28:45Time of possession31:15

Scoring Summary

The Bengals scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Jaguars scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Jaguars vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayJAXCIN
1st quarter
1:28JAXJames Robinson 6-yard TD run Takes leadMatthew Wright XP70
2nd quarter
4:45JAXTrevor Lawrence 7-yard TD run Extends leadMatthew Wright XP140
3rd quarter
13:12CINJoe Burrow → C.J. Uzomah, 22-yard TDEvan McPherson XP147
5:10CINJoe Mixon 1-yard TD run Ties gameEvan McPherson XP1414
4th quarter
14:27JAXJames Robinson 4-yard TD run Takes leadMatthew Wright XP2114
8:59CINJoe Burrow → C.J. Uzomah, 31-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP2121
0:00CINEvan McPherson 35-yard FG Game winner2124

Fantasy Points: Jaguars vs Bengals, Week 4 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. C.J. UzomahCINTE26.5 PTSTE1
  2. Joe BurrowCINQB22.3 PTSQB10
  3. Tyler BoydCINWR20.8 PTSWR8
  4. James RobinsonJAXRB20.6 PTSRB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB22.3QB1025/3234820340132.8Start/Sit →
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB17.8QB2017/2420400836196.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
C.J. UzomahCINTE26.5TE1TE———65952
Tyler BoydCINWR20.8WR8WR———1191180
James RobinsonJAXRB20.6RB8RB1878221-20
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR17.0WR20WR111076990
Joe MixonCINRB13.7RB23RB166712100
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR13.7WR30WR———96770Start/Sit →
Marvin JonesJAXWR5.4WR76WR———33240
Dan ArnoldJAXTE4.9TE31TE———22290
Jamal AgnewJAXWR3.8WR81WR111011270
Trenton IrwinCINWR3.5WR86WR———11250
Samaje PerineCINRB3.2RB55RB37011150Start/Sit →
Auden TateCINWR2.8WR94WR———11180
Tavon AustinJAXWR1.8WR105WR———3180
Chris ManhertzJAXTE1.7TE51TE———1170Start/Sit →
Luke FarrellJAXTE1.7TE52TE———1170Start/Sit →
Jacob HollisterJAXTE1.5TE55TE———1150
Mike ThomasCINWR1.0WR114WR———1100
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB0.3RB75RB230————Start/Sit →
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAXWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. James RobinsonRB53 snaps95%
  2. Marvin JonesWR52 snaps93%
  3. Laviska ShenaultWR42 snaps75%
  4. Tavon AustinWR41 snaps73%
  5. Chris ManhertzTE24 snaps43%

Target Share22 targets

  1. Laviska Shenault32%, 7 targets
  2. Marvin Jones14%, 3 targets
  3. Tavon Austin14%, 3 targets
  4. Dan Arnold9%, 2 targets
  5. James Robinson9%, 2 targets
  6. Other23%, 5 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. James Robinson60%, 18 carries
  2. Trevor Lawrence27%, 8 carries
  3. Dare Ogunbowale7%, 2 carries
  4. Jamal Agnew3%, 1 carries
  5. Laviska Shenault3%, 1 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. C.J. UzomahTE48 snaps83%
  2. Ja'Marr ChaseWR46 snaps79%
  3. Joe MixonRB40 snaps69%
  4. Tyler BoydWR36 snaps62%
  5. Drew SampleTE29 snaps50%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Tyler Boyd34%, 11 targets
  2. Ja'Marr Chase28%, 9 targets
  3. C.J. Uzomah19%, 6 targets
  4. Joe Mixon6%, 2 targets
  5. Mike Thomas3%, 1 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Joe Mixon73%, 16 carries
  2. Samaje Perine14%, 3 carries
  3. Joe Burrow14%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
James RobinsonJAXRB5395%29%18
Marvin JonesJAXWR5293%314%0
C.J. UzomahCINTE4883%619%0
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR4679%928%0
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR4275%732%1
Tavon AustinJAXWR4173%314%0
Joe MixonCINRB4069%26%16
Tyler BoydCINWR3662%1134%0
Drew SampleCINTE2950%00%0
Chris ManhertzJAXTE2443%15%0
Auden TateCINWR2034%13%0
Dan ArnoldJAXTE1832%29%0
Luke FarrellJAXTE1629%15%0
Samaje PerineCINRB1628%13%3
Trenton IrwinCINWR1628%13%0
Jacob HollisterJAXTE1120%15%0
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAXWR916%15%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR814%15%1
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB35%00%2
DJ CharkJAXWR35%00%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE35%00%0
Stanley MorganCINWR23%00%0
Chris EvansCINRB23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+16.4C.J. Uzomah26.5 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−3.3Tavon Austin1.8 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.5 xFPTyler Boyd20.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR20.818.5+2.362%34% tgt—000%1134%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB22.316.0+6.3100%32 att—32314%00%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB17.815.7+2.1100%24 att—24827%00%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR13.715.2−1.579%28% tgt—000%928%
James RobinsonJAX · RB20.614.9+5.795%60% car—01860%29%
Joe MixonCIN · RB13.713.6+0.169%73% car—01673%26%
Laviska Shenault Jr.JAX · WR17.012.4+4.675%32% tgt—013%732%
C.J. UzomahCIN · TE26.510.1+16.483%19% tgt—000%619%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR5.45.1+0.393%14% tgt—000%314%
Tavon AustinJAX · WR1.85.1−3.373%14% tgt—000%314%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB3.23.6−0.428%14% car—0314%13%
Dan ArnoldJAX · TE4.93.4+1.532%9% tgt—000%29%
Jamal AgnewJAX · WR4.82.3+2.514%5% tgt—013%15%
Auden TateCIN · WR2.81.7+1.134%3% tgt—000%13%
Chris ManhertzJAX · TE1.71.70.043%5% tgt—000%15%
Jacob HollisterJAX · TE1.51.7−0.220%5% tgt—000%15%
Luke FarrellJAX · TE1.71.70.029%5% tgt—000%15%
Mike ThomasCIN · WR1.01.7−0.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Trenton IrwinCIN · WR3.51.7+1.828%3% tgt—000%13%
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAX · WR0.01.7−1.716%5% tgt—000%15%
Dare OgunbowaleJAX · RB0.31.3−1.05%7% car—027%00%

Team totals: Jaguars 22 targets and 30 carries; Bengals 32 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Trevor Lawrence

JAX · QB · 17.8 pts on 15.7 expected

17 of 24 passing for 204 yards; 8 carries for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Joe Burrow Ran hot

CIN · QB · 22.3 pts on 16.0 expected

25 of 32 passing for 348 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

James Robinson Ran hot

JAX · RB · 20.6 pts on 14.9 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards; 18 carries (60% of the team's) for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Laviska Shenault Jr. Strong role

JAX · WR · 17.0 pts on 12.4 expected

7 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 99 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.4 expected.

Tyler Boyd Strong role

CIN · WR · 20.8 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (34% of the team's), 9 catches for 118 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Ja'Marr Chase

CIN · WR · 13.7 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 77 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

C.J. Uzomah Ran hot

CIN · TE · 26.5 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jacob Hollister

JAX · TE · 1.5 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: James Robinson played 95% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
  • Stock down: Jacob Hollister played 20% of the snaps, down from a 68% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock down: Tyler Boyd played 62% of the snaps, down from a 80% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jaguars defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toJaguars DBengals D
QBs18.016.0
RBs21.824.5
WRs36.231.7
TEs11.914.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 71% win probability, fell as low as 13%, then rallied to win.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 71%, stood at 15% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Robinson 6-yd TD run69% → 46%Q1 1:28
  2. +34Mixon 1-yd TD run28% → 63%Q3 5:10
  3. −39Robinson 4-yd TD run61% → 22%Q4 14:27
  4. +45Burrow → Uzomah, 31-yd TD13% → 59%Q4 8:59
  5. +50McPherson 35-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jaguars vs Bengals
Jacksonville JaguarsMeasureCincinnati Bengals
55Plays55
45%Pass rate60%
8.1Yds / dropback10.4
4.6Yds / carry3.5
6/12Third downs5/9

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran as many plays and gained 2.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • JAX Shenault 32% · Jones 14% · Austin 14%
  • CIN Boyd 34% · Chase 28% · Uzomah 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jaguars vs Bengals
ResultJAXCIN
Touchdowns33
Field goals01
Punts43
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals01
  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their second possession, a 8-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Bengals drained the clock with three second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:007244:11Punt
CINQ1 10:499665:28Missed FG
JAXQ1 5:218673:53Touchdown
CINQ1 1:28320:59Punt
JAXQ1 0:29331:19Punt
CINQ2 14:104172:15Punt
JAXQ2 11:5512807:10Touchdown
CINQ2 4:45382:22Punt
JAXQ2 2:235611:30Downs
CINQ2 0:53240:53End of half
CINQ3 15:004691:48Touchdown
JAXQ3 13:12331:33Punt
CINQ3 11:3912866:29Touchdown
JAXQ3 5:1011775:43Touchdown
CINQ4 14:2710755:28Touchdown
JAXQ4 8:596253:26Punt
CINQ4 5:3310735:33Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Jaguars vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The Jaguars and Bengals first met in 1995 and have played 26 times since.

All-time series
13–13Series tied, 26 meetings since 1995
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Jaguars win
41–101999
Largest Bengals win
27–102012

Since 2021

3–0 Bengals lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, J = Jaguars win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 4 Jaguars at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jaguars vs Bengals
JaguarsStatBengals
3-14Record10-7
14.9Points per game27.1
305.4Yards per game361.5
5.0Yards per play5.9
26.9Points allowed per game22.1
353.1Yards allowed per game350.8

Jaguars vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −7.5Bengals failed to cover by 4.5
Total
46Under: 45 points scored (by 1)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals26.824−2.8
Jaguars19.321+1.8

The Jaguars beat their implied total and the Bengals fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
1–3
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–2
ATS on the road
1–1

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
2–2
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Jaguars vs Bengals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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Jaguars vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Jaguars vs Bengals Week 4 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–21 in Week 4 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on September 30, 2021. See the Bengals' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Bengals?

The final score was Bengals 24, Jaguars 21. The Jaguars led 14–0 at halftime, and the second half went Jaguars 7, Bengals 24.

What happened in the Jaguars vs Bengals game?

Cincinnati erased a 14–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 24–7 after the break to win 24–21. The Bengals finished with a 420–341 edge in total offense and averaged 7.6 yards per play. C.J. Uzomah led all players with 5 catches for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns.

What was the game-winning score in Jaguars vs Bengals?

Evan McPherson's 35-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bengals a 24–21 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jaguars vs Bengals?

C.J. Uzomah led the game with 26.5 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 4, on 5 catches for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joe Burrow was next with 22.3 (QB10).

Who led Jaguars vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 25 of 32 for 348 yards and 2 touchdowns. James Robinson (JAX) led in rushing with 18 carries for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tyler Boyd (CIN) led in receiving with 9 catches for 118 yards.

How many fantasy points did C.J. Uzomah score against the Jaguars?

C.J. Uzomah scored 26.5 points in PPR leagues, 24.0 in half-PPR and 21.5 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 4 of the 2021 season, on 5 catches for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Jaguars vs Bengals?

C.J. Uzomah outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.5 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+16.4). Tavon Austin fell furthest short, with 1.8 points on 5.1 xFP (−3.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Jaguars vs Bengals?

Tyler Boyd had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 20.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bengals come back to beat the Jaguars?

The Bengals' chances of winning fell as low as 13% in the third quarter. Evan McPherson's 35-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Evan McPherson's 35-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Jaguars vs Bengals record?

The all-time series is tied 13–13 across 26 meetings since 1995.

When did the Jaguars and Bengals last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on October 4, 2020, when the Bengals beat the Jaguars 33–25.

What was the closing spread for Jaguars vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −7.5, making the Cincinnati Bengals 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 26.8 points for the Bengals and 19.3 for the Jaguars.

Did Jaguars vs Bengals go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 45 points, 1 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Jaguars vs Bengals?

The Jaguars covered as 7.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bengals −7.5. The final margin was 3 points.