5 Key Plays: Jaguars Offense Makes Bold Opening Statement in Week 2 Loss to Bengals

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Senior writer John Oehser examines five key plays from the Jaguars' 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in a 2025 Week 2 game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday

1. Oh no. Missed opportunities and mistakes defined the Jaguars' loss Sunday, and perhaps no mistake hurt as much as a late dropped pass by Pro Bowl wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. This came with 3:42 remaining and the Jaguars leading 27-24 after linebacker Devin Lloyd returned an interception 22 yards to the Bengals 12. With a chance at a double-digit lead, Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen opted to run a play rather than kick a field goal on fourth-and-5 from the Bengals seven-yard line. "One hundred percent a go – in all analytics and all others, it's 100 percent ago," Coen said. Jaguars quart