Bengals Scratch Out Victory Against Jaguars

Rookie rusher Jeremy Hill  ran for 154 yards Sunday. (Image: Cincinnati Bengals/ NFL.com)
Rookie rusher Jeremy Hill ran for 154 yards Sunday. (Image: Cincinnati Bengals/ NFL.com)

CINCINNATI – It wasn’t the cleanest game in Bengals history but they were still able to pull out a victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-23.

Cincinnati’s offense was led by running back Jeremy Hill who rushed for 154 yards. The Jaguars were within three points when the rookie ran a 60-yard touchdown in the final quarter.

Quarterback Andy Dalton passed for two touchdowns and two interceptions. The defense was able to seal the game with an interception late in the fourth quarter.

The Bengals stay atop the AFC North with a 5-2-1 record. Jacksonville falls to 1-8.

Cincinnati hosts the Cleveland Browns (5-3) at Paul Brown Stadium at 8:25 p.m. Thursday.