Jaguars may have no choice but to unleash Bhayshul Tuten vs. Bengals if it rains

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be looking to start a winning streak when they play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Coming off a decisive 35-6 victory over the New England Patriots, the Jags are a 2.5-underdog for the game but should like their odds of trouncing Cincy.

Sure, Joe Burrow is playing well, and Jacksonville is 0-4 since Trevor Lawrence became the quarterback in 2021. That said, the Jags have several things going in their favor. The biggest one is that Lawrence is playing at an absurdly high level, while their defense is the top-ranked unit in the NFL heading into Week 4.

If that wasn't enough, Cincinnati is dealing with a handful of injuries. Last but not least, the weather could play a role in the game. And if that's the case, sophomore running back Bhayshul Tuten could get the spotlight.

The Jaguars need to fee Bhayshul Tuten vs. the Bengals in Week 4

NFLWeather predicts a 33 percent chance of precipitation for the Jaguars game against Cincinnati. This doesn't mean that it will rain, but maybe it will. The temperature will range from 69 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

Of course, if it rains, Trevor Lawrence won't be able to sling the pigskin and will instead attempt high-completion passes. Similarly, Jacksonville will lean more on the backfield duo of Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez.

The Jaguars probably won't mind if that's the case, since Jaylen Waddle racked up 48 yards on six outside runs against the Bengals in Week 3. Tuten could also have a big day since he's averaging 5.9 yards per carry on outside runs this season.

But if it doesn't rain, expect Lawrence to dial up several deep shots. Brian Thomas Jr. has struggled with drops dating back to last season, but he excels when he stretches the field. Although Thomas had a reduced role in Week 3, don't be surprised if the coaching staff asks him to get deep against Cincinnati. After all, head coach Liam Coen said that he'll need him to make plays in the near future. He'll have a perfect opportunity in Week 4.

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The Jaguars must keep tabs on Joe Burrow and his arsenal of weapons

While the Jaguars have no shortage of weapons on offense, Joe Burrow also has a pair of top-notch receivers in Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase at his disposal. Both of them remain the best in the business. Meanwhile, Jacksonville could be without cornerbacks Montaric Brown and Christian Braswell in Week 4. Both of them are listed as questionable on the final injury report for the game.

The good news is that Jarrian Jones is off to a strong start to the season, and Travis Hunter is coming off an impressive showing against the Patriots. With Jarrian Jones in the mix, Jacksonville has enough talent on defense to slow down Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense.

In the end, the Jaguars have no excuse to leave Paycor Stadium with their third win of the season even if it rains. After all, they have more than enough players on both sides of the ball to pull off the upset.

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