Final2025 Week 2

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 2 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars

Away

27

Cincinnati Bengals

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jaguars7107327
Bengals7314731

JAX 27CIN 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Trevor Lawrence

    JAX · QB

    21.2PPR pts

    24/42, 271 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Ja'Marr Chase

    CIN · WR

    36.5PPR pts

    14 REC, 165 YDS, 1 TD

  • Jaguars leader

    Dyami Brown

    JAX · WR

    17.6PPR pts

    5 REC, 57 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Dax Hill

    CIN

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Bengals 31, Jaguars 27: Cincinnati rallies from 7 down at halftime

Cincinnati erased a 17–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 21–10 after the break to win 31–27. Jacksonville outgained the Bengals 400–350.

The Jaguars went 6-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers.

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.

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Why the Bengals Won

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

Team stats comparison, Jaguars vs Bengals
JaguarsStatBengals
400Total yards350
5.7Yards per play5.4
70Plays65
2Turnovers3
46%Third-down conversion43%
33:11Time of possession26:49

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Jaguars vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayJAXCIN
1st quarter
10:51JAXTrevor Lawrence → Dyami Brown, 9-yard TD Takes leadCam Little XP70
0:07CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 4-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP77
2nd quarter
10:54JAXTrevor Lawrence → Bhayshul Tuten, 8-yard TD Takes leadCam Little XP147
3:28CINEvan McPherson 31-yard FG1410
1:35JAXCam Little 42-yard FG Extends lead1710
3rd quarter
11:05CINJake Browning → Mitchell Tinsley, 13-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP1717
4:08JAXTrevor Lawrence → Travis Etienne Jr., 11-yard TD Takes leadCam Little XP2417
2:39CINJake Browning → Tee Higgins, 42-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP2424
4th quarter
11:43JAXCam Little 25-yard FG Takes lead2724
0:18CINJake Browning 1-yard TD run Game winnerEvan McPherson XP2731

Fantasy Points: Jaguars vs Bengals, Week 2 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR36.5 PTSWR3
  2. Trevor LawrenceJAXQB21.2 PTSQB11
  3. Jake BrowningCINQB20.7 PTSQB14
  4. Dyami BrownJAXWR17.6 PTSWR16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB21.2QB1124/422713224080.6Start/Sit →
Jake BrowningCINQB20.7QB1421/322412311169.9
Joe BurrowCINQB7.0QB307/137610———97.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR36.5WR3WR———16141651Start/Sit →
Dyami BrownJAXWR17.6WR16WR19075571Start/Sit →
Travis EtienneJAXRB16.9RB14RB1471032181
Bhayshul TutenJAXRB15.4RB17RB842022321Start/Sit →
Tee HigginsCINWR14.6WR28WR———83561Start/Sit →
Parker WashingtonJAXWR12.6WR34WR———55760Start/Sit →
Brian ThomasJAXWR8.9WR56WR———124490
Chase BrownCINRB8.5RB35RB1647032180Start/Sit →
Mitch TinsleyCINWR8.3WR60WR———11131
Noah FantCINTE5.8TE29TE———43280Start/Sit →
Travis HunterJAXWR5.2WR78WR———63220Start/Sit →
Mike GesickiCINTE4.8TE36TE———43180Start/Sit →
Brenton StrangeJAXTE4.7TE37TE———53170Start/Sit →
Andrei IosivasCINWR2.2WR105WR———51120
Drew SampleCINTE1.7TE48TE———2170Start/Sit →
LeQuint AllenJAXRB1.3RB67RB2130————
Tim PatrickJAXWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Brian ThomasWR67 snaps94%
  2. Brenton StrangeTE64 snaps90%
  3. Dyami BrownWR57 snaps80%
  4. Travis EtienneRB47 snaps66%
  5. Travis HunterWR42 snaps59%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Brian Thomas29%, 12 targets
  2. Dyami Brown17%, 7 targets
  3. Travis Hunter15%, 6 targets
  4. Brenton Strange12%, 5 targets
  5. Parker Washington12%, 5 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Travis Etienne52%, 14 carries
  2. Bhayshul Tuten30%, 8 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence7%, 2 carries
  4. LeQuint Allen7%, 2 carries
  5. Dyami Brown4%, 1 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR66 snaps96%
  2. Tee HigginsWR60 snaps87%
  3. Andrei IosivasWR58 snaps84%
  4. Chase BrownRB49 snaps71%
  5. Mike GesickiTE36 snaps52%

Target Share43 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase37%, 16 targets
  2. Tee Higgins19%, 8 targets
  3. Andrei Iosivas12%, 5 targets
  4. Mike Gesicki9%, 4 targets
  5. Noah Fant9%, 4 targets
  6. Other14%, 6 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Chase Brown94%, 16 carries
  2. Jake Browning6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR6696%1637%0
Brian ThomasJAXWR6794%1229%0
Brenton StrangeJAXTE6490%512%0
Tee HigginsCINWR6087%819%0
Andrei IosivasCINWR5884%512%0
Dyami BrownJAXWR5780%717%1
Chase BrownCINRB4971%37%16
Travis EtienneJAXRB4766%37%14
Travis HunterJAXWR4259%615%0
Mike GesickiCINTE3652%49%0
Drew SampleCINTE2841%25%0
Samaje PerineCINRB2029%00%0
Johnny MundtJAXTE1927%00%0
Bhayshul TutenJAXRB1825%25%8
Noah FantCINTE1725%49%0
Parker WashingtonJAXWR1724%512%0
Tim PatrickJAXWR1217%12%0
LeQuint AllenJAXRB1115%00%2
Mitch TinsleyCINWR1014%12%0
Charlie JonesCINWR11%00%0
Hunter LongJAXTE11%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+9.2Ja'Marr Chase36.5 PTS vs 27.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.6Brian Thomas Jr.8.9 PTS vs 20.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume27.3 xFPJa'Marr Chase36.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR36.527.3+9.296%37% tgt—000%1637%
Brian Thomas Jr.JAX · WR8.920.5−11.694%29% tgt—000%1229%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB21.219.9+1.3100%42 att—4227%00%
Chase BrownCIN · RB8.515.4−6.971%94% car—01694%37%
Jake BrowningCIN · QB20.714.9+5.870%32 att—3216%00%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB16.914.2+2.766%52% car—01452%37%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR14.613.6+1.087%19% tgt—000%819%
Dyami BrownJAX · WR17.612.6+5.080%17% tgt—014%717%
Travis HunterJAX · WR5.210.2−5.059%15% tgt—000%615%
Bhayshul TutenJAX · RB15.48.6+6.825%30% car—0830%25%
Andrei IosivasCIN · WR2.28.5−6.384%12% tgt—000%512%
Brenton StrangeJAX · TE4.78.5−3.890%12% tgt—000%512%
Parker WashingtonJAX · WR12.68.5+4.124%12% tgt—000%512%
Mike GesickiCIN · TE4.86.8−2.052%9% tgt—000%49%
Noah FantCIN · TE5.86.8−1.025%9% tgt—000%49%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB7.05.8+1.230%13 att—1300%00%
Drew SampleCIN · TE1.73.4−1.741%5% tgt—000%25%
Mitchell TinsleyCIN · WR8.31.7+6.614%2% tgt—000%12%
Tim PatrickJAX · WR0.01.7−1.717%2% tgt—000%12%
LeQuint Allen Jr.JAX · RB1.31.30.015%7% car—027%00%

Team totals: Jaguars 41 targets and 27 carries; Bengals 43 targets and 17 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jake Browning Ran hot

CIN · QB · 20.7 pts on 14.9 expected

21 of 32 passing for 241 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 1 carry for 1 yard and 1 touchdown.

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

Brian Thomas Jr. Unlucky

JAX · WR · 8.9 pts on 20.5 expected

12 targets (29% of the team's), 4 catches for 49 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (12).

Travis Etienne Jr.

JAX · RB · 16.9 pts on 14.2 expected

3 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 18 yards and 1 touchdown; 14 carries (52% of the team's) for 71 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.2 expected.

Ja'Marr Chase Ran hot

CIN · WR · 36.5 pts on 27.3 expected

16 targets (37% of the team's), 14 catches for 165 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 27.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (16).

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Chase Brown Volume, no payoff

CIN · RB · 8.5 pts on 15.4 expected

3 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 18 yards; 16 carries (94% of the team's) for 47 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Chase Brown →

Dyami Brown Ran hot

JAX · WR · 17.6 pts on 12.6 expected

7 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Start/Sit: Dyami Brown →

Bhayshul Tuten Ran hot

JAX · RB · 15.4 pts on 8.6 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 32 yards and 1 touchdown; 8 carries (30% of the team's) for 42 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Bhayshul Tuten →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Bhayshul Tuten played 25% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Andrei Iosivas played 84% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
  • Stock up: Mike Gesicki played 52% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock down: Noah Fant played 25% of the snaps, down from a 50% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jaguars defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toJaguars DBengals D
QBs16.918.8
RBs17.728.4
WRs30.425.4
TEs14.820.7

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

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 50%, stood at 23% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Lawrence → Tuten, 8-yd TD50% → 26%Q2 10:54
  2. +28Browning → Tinsley, 13-yd TD22% → 50%Q3 11:05
  3. −32Lawrence → Etienne, 11-yd TD50% → 18%Q3 4:08
  4. +33Browning → Higgins, 42-yd TD17% → 50%Q3 2:39
  5. +100Browning 1-yd TD run<1% → >99%Q4 0:18

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jaguars vs Bengals
Jacksonville JaguarsMeasureCincinnati Bengals
70Plays65
61%Pass rate74%
6.1Yds / dropback6.3
5.1Yds / carry2.8
6/13Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 5 fewer plays than Jacksonville.

  • Top targets
  • JAX Thomas 29% · Brown 17% · Hunter 15%
  • CIN Chase 37% · Higgins 19% · Iosivas 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jaguars vs Bengals
ResultJAXCIN
Touchdowns34
Field goals21
Punts23
Turnovers23
Turnovers on downs10

JAX turnover edge: +1

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 69-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:009694:09Touchdown
CINQ1 10:513-21:35Punt
JAXQ1 9:168644:24Interception
CINQ1 4:5211804:45Touchdown
JAXQ1 0:078754:13Touchdown
CINQ2 10:54672:58Punt
JAXQ2 7:56340:52Interception
CINQ2 7:047173:36Field goal
JAXQ2 3:287411:53Field goal
CINQ2 1:354241:09Interception
JAXQ2 0:26290:26End of half
CINQ3 15:007763:55Touchdown
JAXQ3 11:05391:46Punt
CINQ3 9:194162:09Interception
JAXQ3 7:105303:02Touchdown
CINQ3 4:083471:29Touchdown
JAXQ3 2:3913685:56Field goal
CINQ4 11:433-20:58Punt
JAXQ4 10:459414:42Punt
CINQ4 6:033110:51Interception
JAXQ4 5:12451:30Downs
CINQ4 3:4215923:24Touchdown
JAXQ4 0:181-100:18End of game
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 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jaguars vs Bengals
JaguarsStatBengals
13-4Record6-11
27.9Points per game24.4
337.4Yards per game329.2
5.2Yards per play5.3
19.8Points allowed per game28.9
303.6Yards allowed per game380.9

Jaguars vs Bengals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in Cincinnati. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Jaguars vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Jaguars vs Bengals Week 2 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–27 in Week 2 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on September 14, 2025. See the Bengals' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Bengals?

The final score was Bengals 31, Jaguars 27. The Jaguars led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Jaguars 10, Bengals 21.

What happened in the Jaguars vs Bengals game?

Cincinnati erased a 17–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 21–10 after the break to win 31–27. Jacksonville outgained the Bengals 400–350. Ja'Marr Chase led all players with 14 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals committed 3 turnovers, the Jaguars 2.

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

Jake Browning's 1-yard touchdown run with 0:18 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bengals a 31–27 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jaguars vs Bengals?

Ja'Marr Chase led the game with 36.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 2, on 14 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown. Trevor Lawrence was next with 21.2 (QB11). See Ja'Marr Chase's 2025 game log.

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

Trevor Lawrence (JAX) led all passers with 24 of 42 for 271 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Travis Etienne (JAX) led in rushing with 14 carries for 71 yards. Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) led in receiving with 14 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase score against the Jaguars?

Ja'Marr Chase scored 36.5 points in PPR leagues, 29.5 in half-PPR and 22.5 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 2 of the 2025 season, on 14 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown. He drew 37% of his team's targets.

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

Ja'Marr Chase outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.5 PPR points on 27.3 xFP (+9.2). Brian Thomas Jr. fell furthest short, with 8.9 points on 20.5 xFP (−11.6). 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?

Ja'Marr Chase had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 36.5. 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 <1% in the fourth quarter. Jake Browning's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jake Browning's 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jaguars vs Bengals?

The Jaguars won the turnover battle 3–2: the Bengals gave the ball away 3 times and the Jaguars 2 times. The Bengals won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Jaguars vs Bengals?

Jake Browning's 1-yard touchdown run with 0:18 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Bengals' win probability from <1% to >99%.

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 2 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on December 4, 2023, when the Bengals beat the Jaguars 34–31.

What is the Jaguars vs Bengals record since 2021?

The Bengals lead 3–0 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.