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Bengals Edge Jaguars 31-27 on Jake Browning's Late Sneak After Burrow Exits

Cincinnati's depth held up in a tense finish as Joe Burrow's left toe injury leaves his status uncertain.

Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals reaches across the goal line for a touchdown while playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the game at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars following the game at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Mitchell Tinsley #82 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with Andrei Iosivas #80 after catching a touchdown pass against Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars (not pictured) in the third quarter of the game at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals acknowledges the crowd after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars following the game at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Jake Browning replaced Joe Burrow in the first half, went 21-of-32 for 241 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions, and scored the winning 1-yard keeper with 18 seconds left.
  • The deciding drive covered 92 yards in 15 plays from the Bengals 8 and was extended by a 25-yard pass-interference call on rookie Travis Hunter on fourth-and-5.
  • The team announced at halftime that Burrow suffered a left toe injury and was questionable to return, and he did not come back after going 7-of-13 for 76 yards and a touchdown.
  • Ja'Marr Chase caught 14 passes for 165 yards and a score, and Mitchell Tinsley recorded his first NFL catch for a 13-yard touchdown.
  • Turnovers shaped the game with Cincinnati throwing three interceptions and Jacksonville two, Trevor Lawrence finishing 25-of-43 for 294 yards with three touchdowns and two picks, and Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart leaving with a right ankle injury as Cincinnati improved to 2-0 and first in the AFC North.