Week 13’s “Monday Night Football” matchup features two AFC teams in completely different locations.
The Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3) will host MNF for the first time in more than a decade, since 2011 to be exact — when starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence was 12 years old. The Jaguars entered the game in third place in the AFC and are pushing for the top seed with an impressive 24-21 victory over the Texans. During this time, the offense gained 445 yards and the defense recorded four sacks.
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) are still finding their rhythm after losing quarterback Joe Burrow for the season due to ligaments in his pitching wrist. Reserve Jake Browning will be making his second start after last week’s 16-10 loss to the Steelers. However, the Bengals had star wide receiver Tee Higgins back from a hamstring injury this week.
This game will also be another “Taylor Brothers Bowl,” as Bengals head coach Zac Taylor will face his brother, Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor.
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With a win over the Bengals on Monday night, the Jaguars will move into first place in the conference and control their path to home-field advantage. — Nate Davis
Bengals and Jaguars face off in black and white uniforms
This is a game of chess, not checkers.
Either way, the Bengals will wear all-white uniforms and the Jaguars will play in black.
Cincinnati debuted the long-awaited White Bengal helmet last season, and this year they’ve made a few tweaks to their white uniforms.they wore this combination They defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.
The Jaguars introduced an all-black uniform combination when they revamped their look ahead of the 2019 season.
Everbank Stadium is painted with black end zones to match the blackout theme. — victoria hernandez
➤ photograph: Alternate and throwback uniforms for the 2023 NFL season
How long will Joe Burrow be out?
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist during the game. Cincinnati lost 34-20 to the Baltimore Ravens on November 16th. The Pro Bowl quarterback will miss the remainder of the season due to an injury to his throwing hand.
Barrow underwent surgery on November 27 to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist.
“The surgery went as planned and he is expected to make a full recovery,” the Bengals said in a statement.
Jake Browning, who went undrafted out of the University of Washington in 2019 and joined the Bengals in 2021, will start in Burrow’s place. — Jim Reineking
What time is Jaguars vs. Bengals?
of The game between the Bengals and Jaguars will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
How to watch Jaguars vs. Bengals MNF game: TV channels, streaming
ESPN2 will air “Manning” featuring Peyton and Eli Manning as well as a trio of guests including Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, sportscaster and television personality Kay Adams, and former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. Cast” will be broadcast on the homepage.
Bengals vs Jaguars predictions and odds
The Jaguars are the favorites to beat the Bengals, according to BetMGM’s NFL odds.
- Spread: Jaguars (-10)
- Moneyline: Jaguars (-500); Bengals (+375)
- Over/Under: 46
The USA TODAY Sports staff picks for this game are:
- Lorenzo Reyes: Jaguars 23, Bengals 17 — Jacksonville should win this game. He’s a great defenseman and has a clear advantage as a quarterback. The problem is that the Jaguars stumble in high-leverage situations, overthinking key play calls and choosing questionable decisions during two-minute drills. This line is a little too extravagant for me.
- Tyler Dragon: Jaguars 27, Bengals 17 — As expected, life without Joe Burrow didn’t go well for the Bengals. Cincinnati’s losing streak continues this week. The Jaguars are competing for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Jaguars linebacker Foyesad Oluokun ranks among the top five in the NFL in tackles, and edge rusher Josh Allen ranks among the top five in the league in sacks.
- Safid Deen: Jaguars 27, Bengals 13 — Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are 8-3 with a big win over the Texans last week. The game against the Bengals should go smoothly without Joe Burrow.
- Victoria Hernandez: Jaguars 27, Bengals 17 — The Bengals are not the same team without Joe Burrow and have lost three straight. The Jaguars had a good record with seven wins in eight games. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues to take advantage of the tools at his disposal. There should be no problem with them being good in this matchup.
- Jordan Mendoza: Jaguars 30, Bengals 17 — Jacksonville has made a habit of beating bad teams healthily and giving themselves a chance to win big against a Bengals team without Joe Burrow. In a prime-time home game, the Jaguars won by two runs as the defense tormented Jake Browning.
The Jaguars have been one of the best teams in the NFL since last season.
Doug Pederson has helped change the Jaguars’ fortunes since taking over in 2022. The Jaguars have a 15-5 record since then. Week 9 of the 2022 season. That’s the fifth-best record in the NFL during that span.
Currently at 8-3, the Jaguars are in contention for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff race. — tyler dragon
Evan McPherson’s long-range accuracy
Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has made six field goals from 50 yards or more this season. Only Colts kicker Matt Gay (seven) and Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins (seven) have made more field goals from 50 yards or more this year.
McPherson has made 83% of his field goals since being selected by the Bengals in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. — Tyler Dragon
Ochotino to be Manning cast guest on Bengals vs. Jaguars
Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson, aka Ochocinco, According to reports, he will be a guest on the “Monday Night Football” Manning cast featuring Payton and Eli on ESPN2. Omaha Productions. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will also appear as a guest.
In September, Johnson wore a Ja’Marr Chase jersey during his induction into the Bengals’ Ring of Honor.
Bengals vs. Jaguars: ‘Monday Night Football’ betting advice
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (+2200) has the best betting odds for 2023 NFL MVP, according to the top NFL betting app. The Jaguars (+1600) are his one of the teams with the best Super Bowl betting odds.
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Bengals vs. Jaguars inactive players
Bengals inactive players:
- RB Chris Evans
- LB Devin Harper
- C. Trey Hill
- OT Dante Smith
- DT Jay Tufre
Jaguars inactive players:
- TE Brenton Strange
- CB Montalic Brown
- LB Yasir Abdullah
- WR Elijah Cooks
- OL Chandler Brewer
- DT Angelo Blackmon
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In Week 13, there was some confusion as six NFL teams received byes, but there was a major change in the balance of power in each conference, with both teams losing in last season’s Super Bowl.
Here’s USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes’ complete rundown of Week 13’s biggest winners and losers.
Sunday started early with a controversial announcement regarding the College Football Playoff field that caused an uproar in the football world. Thank the pork rind gods that the NFL’s postseason slot isn’t built. Still, it’s a fun thought exercise for how that might work in 2023, considering eight teams entered Week 13 with at least eight wins. This suggests that, similar to the college ranks, professional teams will have an unusual number of bona fide contenders this year. — Nate Davis
According to OverTheCap.com, the top 15 players in the NFL by average salary are all quarterbacks. As Joe Burrow proved with his new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, teams make it a big priority to have a top-tier quarterback under center. Burrow’s five-year, $275 million contract extension makes him the league’s highest-paid player with an astonishing average annual salary of $55 million. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa signed a five-year, $170 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
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