{"id":629292,"date":"2025-09-14T15:15:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=629292"},"modified":"2025-09-14T15:15:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:15:56","slug":"cincinnati-bengals-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-preview-betting-odds-predictions-nfl-2025-26-season-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/cincinnati-bengals-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-preview-betting-odds-predictions-nfl-2025-26-season-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars Preview, Betting Odds, and Predictions – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars Preview, Betting Odds, and Predictions for the 2025-26 NFL Season Week 2<\/h2>

The Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, for their Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game is scheduled for an early afternoon window and will start at 1:00 p.m. ET (noon CT). <\/p>

Both teams are heading into this matchup having won their previous week’s games. The Bengals edged out a narrow win over divisional opponents, the Cleveland Browns<\/a>, while the Jaguars came through against the Carolina Panthers.  <\/p>

Recommended bets and updated odds<\/h2>
Recommended Bets<\/strong><\/th>FanDuel<\/a><\/strong><\/th>BetMGM<\/a><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Total touchdowns under 5.5<\/td>-108<\/a><\/td>-132<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Total points under 49.5<\/td>-115<\/a><\/td>-118<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bengals to win the game<\/td>-180<\/a><\/td>-182<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Analysis and Rationale<\/h2>

In last week’s games, the Bengals scored only 2 touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. Similarly, the Jaguars also scored just 2 touchdowns, one rushing and one passing. That was against weaker defensive teams, such as the Browns and Panthers, respectively. Therefore, we have gone for the under on 5.5 total touchdowns.<\/p>

Once again, both teams looked shaky to start the new season. Despite holding onto all their top players on both sides of the ball, Cincinnati could muster only 17 points against Cleveland. As for the Jaguars<\/a>, they put up 26 points, but that came against a weak Panthers’ team. Thus, we have gone with the under 49.5 on total points scored. <\/p>

In a battle between two undefeated teams, the home team should come out on top. Cincinnati is known to start the season slowly, but a win last week will give them more confidence. Although their defense lacks the punch, the Bengals’ offense should see them knock off the Jaguars for a win.  <\/p>

Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars Preview<\/h2>

This Sunday afternoon game between the Bengals and the Jaguars should be an exciting duel with two former number one picks leading the charge for their respective teams. <\/p>

On one hand is Joe Burrow and the Bengals<\/a>, who came through a nailbiter against the Browns. The offense looked shaky to start things off. Despite having both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins back, Burrow could manage only 113 passing yards, a far cry from what he is truly capable of. But hand it to their defense, which stepped up and limited Cleveland to just 16 points. <\/p>

On the other side of the ball are the Jaguars, who had an easier time against the Panthers, but there is still a lot to prove for this team. Reading too much into last week’s result is not advisable. The Bengals will provide a sterner test.<\/p>

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Let’s set off 2025 the right way at home. pic.twitter.com\/HMAkzEBjBh<\/a><\/p>— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>