Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor among Bengals’ 3 winners and 8 losers from Week 4 loss vs. Jaguars

Key Points:

• The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 22-17 in Week 4, improving their record to 3-1 while the Bengals fell to 2-2. The Jaguars took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game.
• Bengals kicker Evan McPherson tied a franchise record with 21 consecutive successful field goals, and wide receivers Dohnte Meyers and Tee Higgins stepped up following Ja’Marr Chase’s concussion, with Higgins recording 11 catches for 157 yards.
• Key losses for the Bengals included Ja’Marr Chase, who left the game with a concussion after a controversial hit, and offensive struggles such as poor run defense and a lackluster running game, with the team averaging only 1.5 yards per carry.
• Joe Burrow threw two interceptions in critical moments despite passing for over 400 yards and scoring a rushing touchdown, while offensive coordinator Zac Taylor faced criticism for a questionable decision to take a penalty and punt early in the game.
• Defensive and special teams issues persisted for the Bengals, including tackling problems and special teams penalties, highlighting ongoing challenges that need addressing moving forward.