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  "id": 11698382,
  "title": "Jaguars vs. Bengals storylines and matchups, plus a bold prediction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/jaguars-vs-bengals-storylines-and-matchups-plus-a-bold-prediction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:02:30.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaguars-vs-bengals-storylines-matchups-140230116.html"
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  "account": "The Cincinnati Bengals are aiming to rebound against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. The last meeting in Pittsburgh ended in a three-point loss for the Bengals, largely due to mistakes from their special teams unit. The Jaguars, considered a potential AFC playoff team, offer an opportunity for a turn-around for the Bengals.\n\nInjuries have reshaped the Bengals' defense. Cornerback Jalen Davis is on injured reserve, and Dax Hill will move from the boundary to the slot. Rookie Tacario Davis or DJ Ivey will see increased playing time on the boundary. Safety Bryan Cook is questionable, while Kyle Dugger, the other starter, is out with an injury. Jordan Battle, who recently recovered from a hamstring issue, remains questionable.\n\nThe Jaguars have been on a hot streak, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 616 yards, seven touchdowns, and only two interceptions. However, Lawrence's performance may be a source of concern heading into the game against the Bengals. His worst outing so far, a loss to Denver, saw him throw just 189 yards with an interception.\n\nAs for the Bengals' star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, he has been a force in his last two games, scoring three touchdowns, including two against the Houston defense. Chase is on track to pass Isaac Curtis for third place in franchise history for most receiving yards. With 115 yards and two scores against the Jaguars, Chase could surpass Curtis by a significant margin. This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Jaguars vs. Bengals storylines and matchups, plus a bold prediction.",
  "summary": "A quick look at important Jaguars vs. Bengals notes.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jaguars vs. Bengals, odds, injuries, key matchup in early AFC showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/jaguars-vs-bengals-odds-injuries-key-matchup-in-early-afc-showdown",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:06:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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