{
  "id": 12018491,
  "title": "Jaguars’ run defense extends historic streak in win over Bengals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jaguars-run-defense-extends-historic-streak-in-win-over-bengals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T22:18:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaguars-run-defense-extends-historic-221814417.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jacksonville Jaguars showcased an impressive run defense in their Week 4 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, securing a 22-17 win. According to ESPN's Michael DiRocco, the Jaguars' run defense has been dominant in 2026, allowing the fewest rushing yards in the league and the fourth-longest streak without allowing a 75-yard rusher in the Super Bowl era. Cincinnati struggled mightily, managing only 23 rushing yards, while quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 428 yards and just 17 points. The imbalance in the game put immense pressure on Burrow, who had to carry the offense almost entirely on his arm due to the lack of a consistent running game. The lack of a strong run defense allowed Jacksonville to focus on defending the pass, making Cincinnati's receivers, such as Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase, less effective. The Jaguars' ongoing success in limiting the run game highlights their status as one of the top defenses in the NFL at the start of 2026.",
  "summary": "The Jaguars held Cincinnati to just 23 rushing yards and extended their streak without allowing a 75-yard rusher to 21 consecutive games.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Ja’Marr Chase injury: Bengals WR hurt on scary tackle vs. Jaguars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jamarr-chase-injury-bengals-wr-hurt-on-scary-tackle-vs-jaguars",
        "published": "2026-10-04T17:48:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trevor Lawrence finally gets 1st win over Bengals as Jaguars hold on for 22-17 victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/trevor-lawrence-finally-gets-1st-win-over-bengals-as-jaguars-hold-on-12002215",
        "published": "2026-10-04T20:33:42.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}