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Jaguars Claw Past Bengals: Strange Shines in 3-1 Start
5 Oct
Summary
- Jaguars secured a 22-17 win over the Bengals to reach a 3-1 record.
- Brenton Strange had a standout offensive performance with seven catches for 95 yards.
- Arik Armstead led a dominant defensive effort with multiple quarterback hits.
The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a hard-fought 22-17 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. This win propelled the Jaguars to a 3-1 season record, an achievement they have now accomplished in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Offensively, tight end Brenton Strange had a career-best performance, catching seven of eight targets for 95 yards. He was instrumental on third downs, including a crucial play on a 3rd-and-18 early in the game. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence acknowledged Strange's significant contribution and versatility.
The defense played a pivotal role, recording 11 quarterback hits despite injuries in the secondary. Arik Armstead was particularly impressive, disrupting the Bengals' offense throughout the game. Other notable defensive contributors included Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.
Special teams also contributed to the win, with kicker Cam Little successfully making all three of his field goal attempts. Two of these kicks were from beyond 50 yards, highlighting his consistency and importance in securing the victory.
