Bengals rally against Jaguars in NFL thriller

In a thrilling Week 2 NFL game, the Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) 31-27 at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals, without starting quarterback Joe Burrow due to injury, rallied in the closing minutes thanks to a heroic performance by Jake Browning.

Game Summary:

First Quarter: Jacksonville took the lead with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence to Dyami Brown (7-0).

Second Quarter: The Jaguars extended their lead with another touchdown pass from Lawrence to Brayshul Tuten, but Cincinnati responded with a Chase Brown rushing touchdown. Burrow injured his left toe and left the game (14-7 Jaguars at halftime).

Third Quarter: The Bengals tied the game with a 13-yard pass from Browning to Mitchell Tinsley (circus catch in the end zone). Jacksonville regained the lead with an 11-yard pass to Travis Etienne (24-17 Jaguars).

Fourth Quarter: Cincinnati tied the game with a 1-yard touchdown run by Samaje Perine. Jacksonville fumbled on fourth down near the end zone, allowing Browning to lead a 92-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard sneak for the game-winning TD with 18 seconds remaining.

Individual Highlights:
Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars): 24/38, 278 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs.
Travis Etienne (Jaguars): 15 carries, 71 yards, 1 TD (receiving).
Dyami Brown (Jaguars): 5 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD.
Jake Browning (Bengals): 18/25, 241 yards, 1 TD (in relief).
Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals): 6 receptions, 105 yards.

Key Stats:
Total yards: Jaguars 378, Bengals 412.
First downs: Jaguars 20, Bengals 24.
Possession: Jaguars 29:45, Bengals 30:15.

Cincinnati's defense forced two interceptions from Lawrence and a key fourth-down turnover, while Browning impressed in his relief. The Jaguars led for much of the game, but costly mistakes prevented them from winning. The Bengals achieved their first 2-0 record under Zac Taylor.
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