Jaguars vs. Bengals 2014 picks and predictions: Cincinnati unanimous pick over Jacksonville

The game on Sunday afternoon between the Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (1-7) looks like a mismatch on paper, and the experts agree the Bengals should cruise at home. No one at SB Nation, CBS Sports or ESPN is predicting an upset by the Jags this week.

Jacksonville notched its first win of the season two weeks ago against the Cleveland Browns, but then fell back to earth with a two-touchdown loss on Sunday vs. the Miami Dolphins. The Jaguars probably aren't the worst team in the league (hello, Oakland) but they are pretty close to it. Aside from their victory over the Browns, they've really only been competitive in two other games -- a 17-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and a 16-14 defeat against the Tennessee Titans. They have been outscored by a whopping 100 points this season, easily the worst mark in the NFL.

The Bengals have taken their fans on a roller coaster ride this season. They were one of the last remaining unbeatens after starting the season 3-0, then went winless in their next three games, before rebounding with a much-needed victory over the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday. Their defense was arguably the best in the league in the first three weeks, but has really struggled since then. Cincy has allowed at least 24 points in each of its last four games, after giving up a combined 33 points in their first three contests.

Regardless of their defensive issues, the Bengals remain a dominant team at home. They haven't lost a regular-season game at Paul Brown Stadium since Dec. 9, 2012 against the Dallas Cowboys. The only blemish in that span of 13 unbeaten games is a 37-37 tie with the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Jacksonville is still searching for its first road win of the season, having lost five straight since a Week 13 victory last season in Cleveland.