BENGALS-JAGUARS PREVIEW: Can Joe Burrow PROVE the Bengals Are Contenders In Week 4?

The Cincinnati Bengals face a crucial test against the Jacksonville Jaguars to prove their contender status in the AFC. Can Joe Burrow outduel Trevor Lawrence yet again, and will Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins exploit the Jaguars’ aggressive man coverage? High-stakes one-on-one matchups on both sides of the ball promise fireworks, with the Bengals’ defensive spine, pass rush, and secondary injuries all under the microscope. Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down key metrics—EPA rankings, turnover-worthy plays, and explosive rates—while highlighting the importance of limiting Parker Washington and Bhayshul Tuten. Third-down efficiency, trench battles, and injury updates set the stage for a potential Bengals statement win at Paycor. Will Cincinnati rise to the challenge? Photo: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images, Cara Owsley/ The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Join the REVAMPED Locked On Bengals Everydayer Club! The improved Everydayer Club brings you access to ad-free audio, the Subtext insider club where you can text Jake and Joe and get Bengals updates in your text messages, and Joe Goodberry's members-only Discord with over 1000 other Bengals fans—all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more: https://lockedonbengals.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HomeChef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Gusto Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Gameday Men's Health Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/re... Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Apple You can earn up to 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase you make with Apple Card using Apple Pay. Apply in the Wallet app on your iPhone today. Subject to credit approval. Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank, USA. Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at apple-card-dot-com. https://learn.applecard.apple/unlimit... Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)