Our Jaguars vs Bengals preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 4 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) and the Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on CBS.
Week 4 storyline: Two 2-1 AFC teams meet at Paycor Stadium in the game with the highest total on the Week 4 board. Jacksonville has allowed the fewest points in the NFL, and Cincinnati is coming off a three-point loss at Pittsburgh. Joe Burrow has won every meeting against Trevor Lawrence (AP), and both starting quarterbacks are healthy.
As of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Bengals as 2.5-point favorites over the Jaguars, with the moneyline at Jaguars +120 / Bengals -142 and the over/under at 51.5. Since the open, the spread is unchanged from the open at CIN -2.5 and the total is unchanged at 51.5. Below are the full Jaguars vs Bengals odds, both team previews, the official Week 4 injury report and TV details.
Jaguars vs Bengals Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals |
| Records | Jaguars 2-1 (0-1 road) · Bengals 2-1 (1-0 home) |
| Spread | Jaguars +2.5 (-105) · Bengals -2.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | Jaguars +120 · Bengals -142 |
| Total | 51.5 (Over -102 / Under -118) |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Jaguars: Liam Coen · Bengals: Zac Taylor |
| Quarterbacks | Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence · Bengals: Joe Burrow |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET). Opening line: CIN -2.5, total 51.5, moneyline Jaguars +114 / Bengals -135. Line movement: the spread is unchanged from the open at CIN -2.5, and the total is unchanged at 51.5; the moneyline has gone from Jaguars +114 / Bengals -135 at the open to Jaguars +120 / Bengals -142. The DraftKings line has unchanged since this preview first ran on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lines can move before kickoff.
Jacksonville Jaguars Preview
Season so far: Jacksonville beat Cleveland 34-10 behind four touchdown passes from Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars lost 20-13 at Denver, which ended their nine-game regular-season winning streak, then beat New England 35-6 in Week 3 (AP). Liam Coen is the first NFL coach to win 15 of his first 20 games since Matt LaFleur in 2020. The Jaguars have scored 82 points and allowed 36, the fewest in the league.
Quarterback and key players: Lawrence is 54 of 81 for 616 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions (ESPN). Bhayshul Tuten has 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Parker Washington leads the team with 15 catches for 221 yards and two scores. Travis Hunter got his first career interception in Week 3. Josh Hines-Allen has 1.5 sacks and Ventrell Miller has 24 tackles.
This week: Coen said Hunter “cares only about winning” when asked about the two-way player’s split between offense and defense (ESPN). Brian Thomas Jr. was targeted only once in Week 3, and ESPN examined whether an emerging rookie is cutting into his snaps. WR Jakobi Meyers and OT Cole Van Lanen practiced fully Friday.
Cincinnati Bengals Preview
Season so far: Cincinnati forced four turnovers in a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, then won 20-6 at Houston behind two Ja’Marr Chase touchdown catches. In Week 3 the Bengals lost 30-27 at Pittsburgh when Burrow fumbled on a late sack as Cincinnati was trying to get into field-goal range (AP). They have scored 80 points and allowed 63.
Quarterback and key players: Burrow is 73 of 103 for 743 yards with six touchdowns and one interception (ESPN). Chase Brown has 197 rushing yards. Tee Higgins leads the team with 14 catches for 244 yards. Jonathan Allen has two sacks, and LB Demetrius Knight Jr. has 28 tackles.
This week: The Bengals released WR Ke’Shawn Williams after his muffed punt set up Pittsburgh’s winning score (ESPN). S Kyle Dugger (quadriceps) and WR Colbie Young (knee) are out, and DT Dexter Lawrence did not practice Friday but has no game designation.
Jaguars vs Bengals Key Injuries
Source: the official final Week 4 injury reports released Friday, Oct. 2, as posted on NFL.com, with injured reserve moves from ESPN’s injury tracker and context from team sites and ESPN. Practice notes refer to Friday’s session. Players not listed below carry no game designation.
Jacksonville Jaguars — Out: none · Doubtful: none · Questionable: CB Christian Braswell (knee, limited Friday); CB Montaric Brown (hamstring, limited Friday); DT Albert Regis (elbow, limited Friday) · Injured reserve (ESPN): no notable recent IR moves listed.
Cincinnati Bengals — Out: S Kyle Dugger (quadriceps); WR Colbie Young (knee) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: LB Swayze Bozeman (groin, did not practice Friday); S Bryan Cook (ankle, limited Friday); DT B.J. Hill (Achilles, limited Friday); G Dalton Risner (knee, full Friday) · Injured reserve (ESPN): CB Jalen Davis (hamstring).
Context: DT B.J. Hill (Achilles), listed as out earlier this week, was limited Friday and is questionable. Jacksonville DT Albert Regis (elbow) moved from out to questionable after limited practice.
Jaguars vs Bengals Key Matchup Notes
- Burrow, Chase and Higgins vs the NFL’s stingiest scoring defense: Jacksonville has allowed 12 points per game.
- Takeaways: Cincinnati forced four turnovers in Week 1, and Jacksonville forced three against New England.
- Cincinnati’s safety depth: Dugger is out and Bryan Cook (ankle) is questionable, with Jordan Battle a full participant.
- Road vs home: Jacksonville is 0-1 on the road this season. Cincinnati is 1-0 at home.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened CIN -2.5 with a 51.5 total and now shows CIN -2.5 and 51.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 7:01 AM PT Saturday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- TV / Streaming: CBS (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Paramount+ carries the local CBS feed, NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets, and out-of-market viewers can use NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV
Where to watch: the Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals game airs on CBS at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it does not offer betting advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET) for the Jaguars vs Bengals game on October 4, 2026.