Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 31–27 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 17–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ja'Marr Chase
- Top passer
- Trevor Lawrence
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:57) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left intended for 12-T.Hunter INTERCEPTED by 23-…
- Game date
- 2025-09-14
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–27 on 2025-09-14, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 17–10 halftime lead. Ja'Marr Chase posted a game-high +11.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
(10:57) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 5-D.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
(:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(11:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 33-B.Tuten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
(3:32) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(1:39) 39-C.Little 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
(11:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 82-M.Tinsley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [41-J.Hines-Allen].
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(4:13) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 1-T.Etienne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
(2:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(11:47) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
(:19) 6-J.Browning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 10:57TD Dyami BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 6-0
(10:57) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 5-D.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 10:51XP Cam LittlePoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-0
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:10TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 4
- Score
- 7-6
(:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:07XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:00TD Bhayshul TutenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 13-7
(11:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 33-B.Tuten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 10:54XP Cam LittlePoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-7
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:32FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- JAX 13
- Score
- 14-10
(3:32) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 1:39FG Cam LittlePoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 17-10
(1:39) 39-C.Little 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:09TD Mitchell TinsleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 13
- Score
- 17-16
(11:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 82-M.Tinsley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [41-J.Hines-Allen].
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:05XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 17-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 4:13TD Travis EtiennePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 23-17
(4:13) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 1-T.Etienne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 4:08XP Cam LittlePoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 24-17
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:46TD Tee HigginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 42
- Score
- 24-23
(2:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:39XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 24-24
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 11:47FG Cam LittlePoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 27-24
(11:47) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- JAX 1
- Score
- 27-30
(:19) 6-J.Browning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:18TD Evan McPhersonPoints+7
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 27-31
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.14 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2
Parker Washington · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 3Dyami Brown · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4Bhayshul Tuten · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 5
Trevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +3.97 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 6Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7
Charles Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 8Bhayshul Tuten · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Ja'Marr Chase — CIN · Receiving
Ja'Marr Chase posted the highest total EPA (+11.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-5.36 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (4:57) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left intended for 12-T.Hunter INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill [91-T.Hendrickson] at CIN -3. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Trevor Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -5.0% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.97 total EPA
- Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 51.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.022 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.2% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.08, Cincinnati Bengals +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.08 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.08 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +6.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, +6.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Dyami Brown (Trevor Lawrence pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Bhayshul Tuten (Trevor Lawrence pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Mitchell Tinsley (Jake Browning pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Travis Etienne (Trevor Lawrence pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Jake Browning pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Jake Browning
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 5-D.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:51) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q1 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 0:07) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 33-B.Tuten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 10:54) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 39-C.Little 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 82-M.Tinsley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [41-J.Hines-Allen].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 11:05) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 1-T.Etienne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 4:08) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 42 (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 2:39) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 6-J.Browning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q4 0:18) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 6-J.Browning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle intended for 80-A.Iosivas INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Lloyd at CIN 34. 0-D.Lloyd to CIN 12 for 22 yards (30-C.Brown).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass incomplete deep right to 80-A.Iosivas (12-T.Hunter). PENALTY on JAX-12-T.Hunter, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at CIN 33 - No Play.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete short middle to 7-B.Thomas.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left intended for 12-T.Hunter INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill [91-T.Hendrickson] at CIN -3. Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle intended for 80-A.Iosivas INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Lloyd at CIN 34. 0-D.Lloyd to CIN 12 for 22 yards (30-C.Brown).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard [41-J.Hines-Allen] at JAX 31. 42-A.Wingard to CIN 30 for 39 yards (71-A.Mims).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 10:57 · CIN 9 · Score 6-0
(10:57) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 5-D.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 10:51 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:10 · JAX 4 · Score 7-6
(:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:07 · JAX 15 · Score 7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 11:00 · CIN 8 · Score 13-7
(11:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 33-B.Tuten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 10:54 · CIN 15 · Score 14-7
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 3:32 · JAX 13 · Score 14-10
(3:32) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 1:39 · CIN 24 · Score 17-10
(1:39) 39-C.Little 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · JAX 13 · Score 17-16
(11:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 82-M.Tinsley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [41-J.Hines-Allen]. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:05 · JAX 15 · Score 17-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 4:13 · CIN 11 · Score 23-17
(4:13) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 1-T.Etienne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 4:08 · CIN 15 · Score 24-17
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 2:46 · JAX 42 · Score 24-23
(2:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · JAX 15 · Score 24-24
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 11:47 · CIN 7 · Score 27-24
(11:47) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · JAX 1 · Score 27-30
(:19) 6-J.Browning up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q4 0:18 · JAX 15 · Score 27-31
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2025-09-14?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-27 in Week 2, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 27, Cincinnati Bengals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Brown (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 10:57) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 0:10) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Tuten (T. Lawrence pass) (Q2 11:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Tinsley (J. Browning pass) (Q3 11:09) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Etienne (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 4:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Browning pass) (Q3 2:46) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Browning (Q4 0:19) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 3:32, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 1:39, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q4 11:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 53.3% completion, -5.0% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.97 total passing EPA. Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.8% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 16 snaps.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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