The Jaguars (2-1) head into Cincinnati this weekend after a statement win over the Patriots, looking to keep up with a crowded AFC field against a Bengals (2-1) team looking to bounce back from a tough divisional loss. Both sides come in with injury designations to watch, though Jacksonville seems to be trending toward full health while Cincinnati has some real questions in the back.
Here’s where things stand after Wednesday’s practice:
It’s a tight list, but some of the names carry real weight. Meyers has now been a limited participant in every 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, being logged as limited each week as he continues to work his way back to develop from last year’s knee injury. Hamilton and Brown’s statuses are worth monitoring but appear to be more about managing snap counts and retention than game presence. LeQuint Allen Jr., Christian Braswell, and Albert Regis enter the limited group, while Jarrian Jones is the only Jaguar designated to get full practice, a good sign for a secondary that will need its sharp corners against Cincinnati’s dynamic offense.
Cincinnati’s report brings 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, however, is the safety room: Dugger didn’t practice, while starters Jordan Battle and Bryan Cook were limited. That leaves the Bengals back in true question-mark territory entering the week, and it’s a group the Jaguars should be looking to attack if uncertainty takes hold on Sunday.
While both teams are still working through the middle of the week, expect these reports to be sharpened on Friday — but for now, Jacksonville looks to be in better health than their hosts.
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