The Cincinnati Bengals' run defense faces a critical test against the Jacksonville Jaguars after the Pittsburgh Steelers exposed their vulnerability on the edges. Can the Bengals adjust in time to contain Bashal Tootin, one of the fastest and most explosive running backs in the league? With Cincinnati’s edge rushers struggling to contain perimeter runs and the defense ranking among the highest in missed tackles and explosive run rates, Jacksonville is poised to capitalize with Tootin’s elite speed and game-breaking ability. Evan McPherson continues his historic season, becoming the first Bengals kicker to win AFC Special Teams Player of the Month twice, and his accuracy from distance has been a true asset for Cincinnati’s offense. With playoff implications and explosive rushing at stake, Sunday's Jaguars vs Bengals matchup could hinge on who wins the battle at the line of scrimmage—and whether the Bengals can fix their defensive lapses to keep their postseason hopes alive. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.