The two AFC teams participating in Week 13's "Monday Night Football" game are situated in very different states.
For the first time in over ten years, the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3) will host Monday Night Football (MNF), a contrast to 2011 when starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence was just 12 years old. The Jaguars, positioned third in the AFC, aim for the top seed following a 24-21 victory over the Texans, marked by a stellar defensive performance with four sacks and an offensive display totaling 445 yards.
A ligament injury in his throwing wrist has sidelined quarterback Joe Burrow for the season, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) in a rhythm-finding phase. Jake Browning, the backup, gets his second start after a 16–10 loss to the Steelers last week. The return of Tee Higgins from a hamstring injury adds a boost for the Bengals.
This game, dubbed the "Taylor Brothers Bowl," sees Bengals head coach Zac Taylor facing his younger brother, Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor.
Bengals 21, Jaguars 14: Ja'Marr Chase makes a statement The Bengals take the lead for the first time in the match.
On a go-route, Bengals quarterback Jake Browning connects with star wideout Ja'Marr Chase for a perfect 76-yard touchdown. Chase leads the game with seven catches for 104 yards and one touchdown, showcasing Browning's impressive performance with 19 completions on 21 passes, totaling 261 yards and one touchdown. — Tyler Dragon
Christian Kirk, Jaguars' wide receiver, sits out Monday night due to a groin injury sustained in the team's opening offensive play. Lisa Salters, during the ESPN broadcast, announces Kirk's status along with cornerback Tre Herndon, diagnosed with a concussion, both downgraded to out by the Jaguars.
Bengals and Jaguars tied at halftime. At halftime, the Jaguars and Bengals are deadlocked in a close game.
With 6:24 remaining in the second quarter, the Jaguars led 14-7 after two touchdown drives by Trevor Lawrence. Jake Browning and the Bengals responded with a 12-play touchdown series to tie the game at 14-14. The halftime score remains 14–14.
The biggest surprise of the first half is Browning's performance, amassing 178 yards, completing 17 of 19 passes, with Joe Mixon leading the Bengals with two touchdowns.
Foyesade Oluokun of the Jaguars registers a game-high eight tackles. — Tyler Dragon
Bengals 14, Jaguars 14: Joe Mixon scores his second touchdown Joe Mixon evens the score once more with a 2-yard run up the middle, securing his second touchdown of the day.
During the drive, quarterback Jake Browning completes 5 of 6 passes for 53 yards, accumulating 178 yards in the game. The Bengals, with 227 yards in the first half, surpass their total yards from the previous game against the Steelers. — Victoria Hernandez
Jaguars 14, Bengals 7: Evan Engram scores the first touchdown of the year The Jaguars regain a 14-7 lead with a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.
Trevor Lawrence connects with wide receiver Calvin Ridley for a 21-yard gain, followed by a 22-yard touchdown from tight end Evan Engram. Engram's touchdown is his first of the year. — Tyler Dragon
Jaguars 7, Bengals 7: Joe Mixon touchdown ties the game Joe Mixon scores a tenacious touchdown run, leveling the game for the Bengals.
Jake Browning, with 80 passing yards among four different receivers, guides the Bengals to scoring position. Mixon maneuvers from the 6-yard line to the goal line, tying the game at 7–7. — Victoria Hernandez
At the end of the first quarter, the Jaguars lead 6-0. In the first quarter, the underdog Bengals miss a few opportunities.
On their opening drive, Cincinnati surrenders a touchdown to the Jaguars due to a turnover on downs, and Evan McPherson misses a long 57-yard field goal on the next play. The Bengals trail 7-0 at the end of the first quarter despite two unsuccessful drives.
Trevor Lawrence passes for 35 yards, with Christian Kirk contributing a significant 26-yard reception. Running back Travis Etienne scores the lone touchdown on a 4-yard run. — Tyler Dragon
Evan McPherson's 57-yard attempt falls short. The first quarter concludes with the Bengals yet to score.
Despite a strong opening drive, Cincinnati fumbles in Jacksonville territory. On fourth down from the 44-yard line, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor opts to go for it, leading to a sack by Jaguars defensive ends Travon Walker and Josh Allen. Allen, with 12 sacks this season, and Walker, with 4.5 sacks, combine for the defensive stop.
McPherson, with a franchise-record 59-yard field goal last season, falls short on a 57-yard attempt. — Victoria Hernandez
Why do Jaguars fans chant 'DUUUVAL'? "Duuuval!" serves as a rallying cry for Jacksonville's NFL team among its supporters. The chant originates from Jacksonville's Florida county of Duval. While the exact origins remain unknown, the chant resonates with the team's geographic connection.
Bengals 7, Jaguars 0: Jaguars capitalize on a defensive lapse After a crucial defensive stop, the Jaguars offense drives 51 yards for a touchdown.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence connects with wide receiver Christian Kirk for a 26-yard gain, setting up running back Travis Etienne for a 4-yard touchdown. This marks the Jaguars' first touchdown on the opening drive this season. — Tyler Dragon
Christian Kirk shaken following a lengthy catch Trevor Lawrence and Christian Kirk set the tone for the Jaguars' offense with a 26-yard reception on the first play.
Kirk, making a spectacular catch, lands unharmed but visibly in pain. The wide receiver leaves the field escorted by athletic trainers and is later announced doubtful to return due to a groin injury. — Victoria Hernandez
Bengals' first drive ends on a fourth down. Despite a strong opening drive, the Bengals fumble in Jacksonville territory.
On fourth down from the 44-yard line, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor opts to go for it, resulting in a sack by Jaguars defensive ends Travon Walker and Josh Allen. Allen, with 12 sacks this season, and Walker, with 4.5 sacks, combine for the defensive stop.
The Jaguars' defense makes a crucial play to deny the Bengals points. — Tyler Dragon
Picture of the playoffs: The Jaguars can take the top spot in the AFC A victory over the Bengals could propel the Jaguars to the top spot in the conference, securing home-field advantage. — Davis, Nate
Bengals and Jaguars match up in black and white uniforms. They say chess is played, not checkers.
The Jaguars sport their blackout uniforms, while the Bengals don their all-white uniforms. Cincinnati's white uniform, slightly modified this season, features the awaited White Bengal helmet unveiled last year, contributing to their Week 3 victory over the Rams.
The Jaguars, who changed their appearance in 2019, showcase the all-black uniform combination, complemented by black end zones at EverBank Stadium. — Victoria Hernandez
Joe Burrow out for the season Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a ligament tear in his right wrist during the Nov. 16 loss to the Ravens, leading to his absence for the remainder of the season due to a throwing hand injury.
Burrow underwent surgery on Nov. 27, with the Bengals stating, "The procedure went as planned, and he is expected to make a complete recovery." Jake Browning, signed by the Bengals in 2021, takes over for Burrow. — Jim Reineking
When is the Jaguars vs. Bengals game?
The Bengals vs. Jaguars game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
How to watch the MNF game between the Jaguars and the Bengals on TV or online
The Bengals vs. Jaguars game will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. Fubo allows free streaming of the game. The "ManningCast" with Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN2 features special guests Chad Ochocinco, Kay Adams, and Tua Tagovailoa.
🔥 Access Fubo TV 7-day Free Trial here
Bengals vs. Jaguars odds and predictions BetMGM NFL odds favor the Jaguars to beat the Bengals.
Spread: Jaguars (-10) Moneyline: Jaguars (-500); Bengals (+375) Over/under: 46
The Jaguars, with an 8-3 record, aim for the top seed in the AFC playoffs with their strong performance since Week 9 of the 2022 season. — Tyler Dragon
Evan McPherson's accuracy at a distance Bengals kicker Evan McPherson boasts six field goals from 50 yards or more this season. Only Colts' Matt Gay (7) and Browns' Dustin Hopkins (7) have converted more such field goals.
Since his selection in the 2021 NFL draft, McPherson has a remarkable 83% field goal conversion rate. — Tyler Dragon
Ochocino joins Manningcast for the Bengals vs. Jaguars game. Chad Johnson, former Cincinnati Bengals receiver known as Ochocinco, is set to join the ManningCast with Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN2. Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, is also expected to be present.
Johnson, honoring Ja'Marr Chase in September, joins the ManningCast with his unique perspective. — Tyler Dragon
Bengals vs. Jaguars inactives Bengals' inactive players:
Jaguars' inactive players:
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For the first time in over ten years, the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3) will host Monday Night Football (MNF), a contrast to 2011 when starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence was just 12 years old. The Jaguars, positioned third in the AFC, aim for the top seed following a 24-21 victory over the Texans, marked by a stellar defensive performance with four sacks and an offensive display totaling 445 yards.
A ligament injury in his throwing wrist has sidelined quarterback Joe Burrow for the season, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) in a rhythm-finding phase. Jake Browning, the backup, gets his second start after a 16–10 loss to the Steelers last week. The return of Tee Higgins from a hamstring injury adds a boost for the Bengals.
This game, dubbed the "Taylor Brothers Bowl," sees Bengals head coach Zac Taylor facing his younger brother, Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor.
Bengals 21, Jaguars 14: Ja'Marr Chase makes a statement The Bengals take the lead for the first time in the match.
On a go-route, Bengals quarterback Jake Browning connects with star wideout Ja'Marr Chase for a perfect 76-yard touchdown. Chase leads the game with seven catches for 104 yards and one touchdown, showcasing Browning's impressive performance with 19 completions on 21 passes, totaling 261 yards and one touchdown. — Tyler Dragon
Christian Kirk, Jaguars' wide receiver, sits out Monday night due to a groin injury sustained in the team's opening offensive play. Lisa Salters, during the ESPN broadcast, announces Kirk's status along with cornerback Tre Herndon, diagnosed with a concussion, both downgraded to out by the Jaguars.
Bengals and Jaguars tied at halftime. At halftime, the Jaguars and Bengals are deadlocked in a close game.
With 6:24 remaining in the second quarter, the Jaguars led 14-7 after two touchdown drives by Trevor Lawrence. Jake Browning and the Bengals responded with a 12-play touchdown series to tie the game at 14-14. The halftime score remains 14–14.
The biggest surprise of the first half is Browning's performance, amassing 178 yards, completing 17 of 19 passes, with Joe Mixon leading the Bengals with two touchdowns.
Foyesade Oluokun of the Jaguars registers a game-high eight tackles. — Tyler Dragon
Bengals 14, Jaguars 14: Joe Mixon scores his second touchdown Joe Mixon evens the score once more with a 2-yard run up the middle, securing his second touchdown of the day.
During the drive, quarterback Jake Browning completes 5 of 6 passes for 53 yards, accumulating 178 yards in the game. The Bengals, with 227 yards in the first half, surpass their total yards from the previous game against the Steelers. — Victoria Hernandez
Jaguars 14, Bengals 7: Evan Engram scores the first touchdown of the year The Jaguars regain a 14-7 lead with a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.
Trevor Lawrence connects with wide receiver Calvin Ridley for a 21-yard gain, followed by a 22-yard touchdown from tight end Evan Engram. Engram's touchdown is his first of the year. — Tyler Dragon
Jaguars 7, Bengals 7: Joe Mixon touchdown ties the game Joe Mixon scores a tenacious touchdown run, leveling the game for the Bengals.
Jake Browning, with 80 passing yards among four different receivers, guides the Bengals to scoring position. Mixon maneuvers from the 6-yard line to the goal line, tying the game at 7–7. — Victoria Hernandez
At the end of the first quarter, the Jaguars lead 6-0. In the first quarter, the underdog Bengals miss a few opportunities.
On their opening drive, Cincinnati surrenders a touchdown to the Jaguars due to a turnover on downs, and Evan McPherson misses a long 57-yard field goal on the next play. The Bengals trail 7-0 at the end of the first quarter despite two unsuccessful drives.
Trevor Lawrence passes for 35 yards, with Christian Kirk contributing a significant 26-yard reception. Running back Travis Etienne scores the lone touchdown on a 4-yard run. — Tyler Dragon
Evan McPherson's 57-yard attempt falls short. The first quarter concludes with the Bengals yet to score.
Despite a strong opening drive, Cincinnati fumbles in Jacksonville territory. On fourth down from the 44-yard line, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor opts to go for it, leading to a sack by Jaguars defensive ends Travon Walker and Josh Allen. Allen, with 12 sacks this season, and Walker, with 4.5 sacks, combine for the defensive stop.
McPherson, with a franchise-record 59-yard field goal last season, falls short on a 57-yard attempt. — Victoria Hernandez
Why do Jaguars fans chant 'DUUUVAL'? "Duuuval!" serves as a rallying cry for Jacksonville's NFL team among its supporters. The chant originates from Jacksonville's Florida county of Duval. While the exact origins remain unknown, the chant resonates with the team's geographic connection.
Bengals 7, Jaguars 0: Jaguars capitalize on a defensive lapse After a crucial defensive stop, the Jaguars offense drives 51 yards for a touchdown.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence connects with wide receiver Christian Kirk for a 26-yard gain, setting up running back Travis Etienne for a 4-yard touchdown. This marks the Jaguars' first touchdown on the opening drive this season. — Tyler Dragon
Christian Kirk shaken following a lengthy catch Trevor Lawrence and Christian Kirk set the tone for the Jaguars' offense with a 26-yard reception on the first play.
Kirk, making a spectacular catch, lands unharmed but visibly in pain. The wide receiver leaves the field escorted by athletic trainers and is later announced doubtful to return due to a groin injury. — Victoria Hernandez
Bengals' first drive ends on a fourth down. Despite a strong opening drive, the Bengals fumble in Jacksonville territory.
On fourth down from the 44-yard line, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor opts to go for it, resulting in a sack by Jaguars defensive ends Travon Walker and Josh Allen. Allen, with 12 sacks this season, and Walker, with 4.5 sacks, combine for the defensive stop.
The Jaguars' defense makes a crucial play to deny the Bengals points. — Tyler Dragon
Picture of the playoffs: The Jaguars can take the top spot in the AFC A victory over the Bengals could propel the Jaguars to the top spot in the conference, securing home-field advantage. — Davis, Nate
Bengals and Jaguars match up in black and white uniforms. They say chess is played, not checkers.
The Jaguars sport their blackout uniforms, while the Bengals don their all-white uniforms. Cincinnati's white uniform, slightly modified this season, features the awaited White Bengal helmet unveiled last year, contributing to their Week 3 victory over the Rams.
The Jaguars, who changed their appearance in 2019, showcase the all-black uniform combination, complemented by black end zones at EverBank Stadium. — Victoria Hernandez
Joe Burrow out for the season Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a ligament tear in his right wrist during the Nov. 16 loss to the Ravens, leading to his absence for the remainder of the season due to a throwing hand injury.
Burrow underwent surgery on Nov. 27, with the Bengals stating, "The procedure went as planned, and he is expected to make a complete recovery." Jake Browning, signed by the Bengals in 2021, takes over for Burrow. — Jim Reineking
When is the Jaguars vs. Bengals game?
The Bengals vs. Jaguars game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
How to watch the MNF game between the Jaguars and the Bengals on TV or online
The Bengals vs. Jaguars game will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. Fubo allows free streaming of the game. The "ManningCast" with Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN2 features special guests Chad Ochocinco, Kay Adams, and Tua Tagovailoa.
🔥 Access Fubo TV 7-day Free Trial here
Bengals vs. Jaguars odds and predictions BetMGM NFL odds favor the Jaguars to beat the Bengals.
Spread: Jaguars (-10) Moneyline: Jaguars (-500); Bengals (+375) Over/under: 46
The Jaguars, with an 8-3 record, aim for the top seed in the AFC playoffs with their strong performance since Week 9 of the 2022 season. — Tyler Dragon
Evan McPherson's accuracy at a distance Bengals kicker Evan McPherson boasts six field goals from 50 yards or more this season. Only Colts' Matt Gay (7) and Browns' Dustin Hopkins (7) have converted more such field goals.
Since his selection in the 2021 NFL draft, McPherson has a remarkable 83% field goal conversion rate. — Tyler Dragon
Ochocino joins Manningcast for the Bengals vs. Jaguars game. Chad Johnson, former Cincinnati Bengals receiver known as Ochocinco, is set to join the ManningCast with Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN2. Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, is also expected to be present.
Johnson, honoring Ja'Marr Chase in September, joins the ManningCast with his unique perspective. — Tyler Dragon
Bengals vs. Jaguars inactives Bengals' inactive players:
- RB Chris Evans
- LB Devin Harper
- C Trey Hill
- OT D'Ante Smith
- DT Jay Tufele
Jaguars' inactive players:
- TE Brenton Strange
- CB Montaric Brown
- LB Yasir Abdullah
- WR Elijah Cooks
- OL Chandler Brewer
- DT Angelo Blackmon
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