The Jaguars(2-1) ride momentum into Cincinnati this weekend after a statement win over the Patriots, looking to keep pace in a crowded AFC field against a Bengals team (2-1) that’s looking to bounce back from a tough divisional loss. Both sides enter with injury designations worth watching, though Jacksonville appears to be trending toward full health while Cincinnati has some real questions on the back end.
Here’s where things stand after Wednesday’s practice:
Jaguars Injury Report
- RB LeQuint Allen Jr. – Hip – Limited
- CB Christian Braswell – Knee – Limited
- DT Albert Regis – Elbow – Limited
- CB Montaric Brown – Hamstring – Limited
- DT Davon Hamilton – Back – Limited
- WR Jakobi Meyers – Thumb – Limited
- OT Cole Van Lanen – Knee – Limited
- CB Jarrian Jones – Hip – Full Participant
It’s a crowded list, but several of the names carry real weight. Meyers has now been a limited participan heading into each game this season, still managing the thumb injury he suffered back in training camp — a nagging issue, but not one that’s kept him off the field. Van Lanen has followed a similar pattern, logged as limited every week as he continues to work back to form from last year’s knee injury. Hamilton and Brown’s statuses are worth monitoring but appear more about managing snap counts and maintenance than game availability. LeQuint Allen Jr., Christian Braswell, and Albert Regis round out the limited group, while Jarrian Jones was the lone designated Jaguar to get a full practice in, a good sign for a secondary that will need its corners sharp against a dynamic Cincinnati passing attack.
Bengals Injury Report
- S Kyle Dugger – Quadricep – DNP
- DT B.J. Hill – Achilles – DNP
- RG Dalton Risner – Knee – DNP
- WR Colbie Young – Knee – DNP
- S Jordan Battle – Hamstring – Limited
- S Bryan Cook – Ankle – Limited
Cincinnati’s report carries more uncertainty. Four players sat out entirely, including starting right guard Dalton Risner, which could force some shuffling along the offensive line. The bigger story, though, is the safety room: Dugger didn’t practice at all, while starters Jordan Battle and Bryan Cook were limited. That leaves the Bengals’ back end in real question-mark territory heading into the week, and it’s a group the Jaguars’ passing attack should be looking to attack if the uncertainty holds into Sunday.
With both teams still working through the middle of the week, expect these reports to sharpen by Friday — but as it stands, Jacksonville looks to be in better shape health-wise than their hosts.
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