The Cincinnati Bengals continued their impressive start to the season by defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-21 at Paul Brownâs Stadium. Evan McPhersonâs field goal, as time expired, improved their record to 3-1 whilst the Jaguars slumped to 0-4 after Thursday nightâs game. But who were the biggest performers from the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Cincinnati Bengals?Â
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C.J. Uzomah
The first standout performer from Thursday Night Football was Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah. Coming off a torn Achilles tendon in 2020, Uzomah had been relatively quiet during his 2021 return campaign. However, during the game against the Jaguars, Uzomah had the breakout performance that he had been waiting for upon his return.
The 28-year-old tight end only had five receptions on the night, but he registered two touchdowns from his limited receptions. He also made the most out of his catches, gaining 95 receiving yards from five catches.
He led the game in yards per catch and was one of two players to have a multiple touchdown game - not bad coming off a torn Achilles.
James Robinson
As previously mentioned, Uzomah was one of two players to score multiple touchdowns, the other was Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson. The 2020 undrafted rookie has continued where he left off in his rookie campaign and churned out another impressive performance.
Robinson was the heartbeat of the Jaguarsâ offense on Thursday Night Football. He was the most productive player on the offense as well with 18 carries for 78 yards, but it was his efficiency in the red zone that helped the Jaguars to lead the game. He scored two touchdowns on the night, and if the Jaguars gave it to Robinson in the second quarter at 4th and goal - they may have won the game at Paul Brownâs stadium.
Tyler Boyd
The final standout player, and only player to net over 100 yards receiving or rushing, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd. Boyd had the first chunk play of the game as well, in the first quarter the 26-year-old wideout displayed his speed down the sideline for a 33-yard gain.
Whilst Tyler Boyd didnât register a touchdown, he was quarterback Joe Burrowâs favorite target with nine receptions (the highest on the night by a Cincinnati Bengal). From his nine receptions, he netted 118 yards and registered his most productive game of the season so far.
Other candidates: Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, Laviska Shenault, and JaâMarr Chase
