Urban Meyer returns home on Thursday night. The former Ohio State head coach remains a hero in the Buckeye State. But his rookie voyage in the NFL is off to a rough start. Wire services quoted unnamed sources in Week-1 saying that Meyer was already cracking under the NFL odds pressure. Of course, the powerhouse blueblood USC Trojans need a splash coaching hire. In turn, that makes Meyer the perfect media target. Another rookie struggling under Meyer’s tutelage is quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals remain a young and rebuilding franchise starting to make progress.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, September 30, 2021, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Jaguars at Bengals TV Coverage: | NFL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Jaguars | +7½ (-115) | 45½ (-110) | +265 |  |
| Bengals | -7½ (-105) | 45½ (-110) | -330 | |
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Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals SBG Odds Overview
Cause of recent results, Cincinnati will draw the most online betting action. Squares are terrified of stepping out on Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars Team Overview
Last week, Jacksonville lost at home to Arizona 31-19 as 8-point home dogs. Also, the game went under the total of 51.5. Now, the Jaguars are 0-3 straight up, 0-3 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under. Overall, Jacksonville ranks 23rd for total offense and 27th for scoring offense. Defensively the Jaguars rank 28th overall and 28th for points allowed.
As a result of the loss, the Jaguars lost their 18th straight game. Jacksonville led 19-10 after James Robinson’s 4-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. However, Arizona delivered the game-changing turnover. Byron Murphy intercepted Trevor Lawrence and went untouched the other way for 29 yards. To illuminate, the play was an epic amateur-hour failure for Jacksonville. It was an unnecessary flea-flicker from Jacksonville’s side of the field while leading.
Lawrence finished 22 of 34 for 219 yards, with a touchdown and two picks. But he fumbled twice late stages of the contest. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft has nine turnovers in three games. Of great concern is that he is on pace to throw 40 interceptions this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Team Overview
Last week, Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 24-10 as 2.5-point road dogs. The Bengals and Steelers went under the total of 42. Now the Bengals have a record of 2-1 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under. Cincinnati ranks 28th for total offense and 17th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Bengals rank 8th overall and 7th for points allowed.
It was a victory that signaled Taylor’s rebuilding project might finally be gaining traction. Certainly, having Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase displaying their talents helps the cause. The second-year quarterback and rookie wide receiver were record-setting teammates that sparked LSU to the 2019 national title. At Pittsburgh, they connected on a pair of touchdown passes. In sum, Burrow completed 14 of 18 passes for 172 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
Missing for Pittsburgh were outside linebackers, TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith. Specifically, both were nursing groin injuries. As a result, the Steelers saw their NFL-record streak of 75 straight games with a sack end. Meanwhile, the Bengals took down Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger four times. Also, they picked him off twice.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Bengals have the NFL betting odds momentum. Jacksonville is not yet in sync.
Jaguars at Bengals SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bengals.