The Jacksonville Jaguars got a glimpse of why they drafted Travis Hunter No. 2 overall, even in a narrow Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. After starting cornerback Jarrian Jones exited with a back injury in the first half, Hunter was thrust into a much bigger defensive role and he showed flashes of his trademark two-way ability.

Hunter logged 39 defensive snaps , allowing just one reception on two targets for 16 yards and breaking up a key pass downfield. The rookie’s versatility and competitiveness stood out, though his afternoon wasn’t perfect. With under two minutes left in the fourth quarter, he was flagged for a costly 25-yard defensive pass interference penalty that extended a Bengals drive. Cincinnati capitalized on the mistake, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in wha

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