JACKSONVILLE – The search for precision continues.

So does the search for a certain something that turns losses into victories, and it's the last part Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley wants to see.

Yes, the Jaguars have been more competitive in the last four games of the 2014 regular season than in the first four games, and yes, the Jaguars have improved significantly in many, many ways.

But there still have been too many missing pieces too often, which leaves Bradley wanting more as the team enters perhaps its most difficult stretch of the season.

"There are so many areas we've improved on," Bradley said as the Jaguars (1-7) prepared to play the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1) at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday at 1 p.m. "We talked about that earlier this week. I think the attention to detail, the precision that's needed … I think I am sensing some of that on the defensive side."

The Jaguars will travel directly from Cincinnati to London, England, where they will play host to the Dallas Cowboys (6-2) November 9 at Wembley Stadium. After a bye week, they will visit the AFC South-leading Indianapolis Colts (5-3).

The Jaguars enter the stretch having made strides defensively, allowing 11.25 points per game— and not allowing more than 16 offensive points – in that span. The unit has registered 25 sacks in eight games, and played perhaps its best game of the season last week against Miami despite playing without middle linebacker Paul Posluszny, defensive end Andre Branch and cornerback Alan Ball.

Offensively, the focus remains the maturation process of a young unit playing at least six rookie front-line players most weeks.

One of those rookies is quarterback Blake Bortles, who has thrown six touchdowns and 12 interceptions since moving into the starting lineup in Week 3. Four of Bortles' interceptions have been returned for touchdowns, including two last week that were the difference in a 27-13 loss to Miami.

Bortles said following the Miami game his mistakes were "killing" the Jaguars, and although he reiterated the point Wednesday, players and coaches this week focused more on finishing drives and eliminating mistakes.

The Jaguars have moved efficiently at times in recent weeks, with their first five drives Sunday ending inside the Dolphins 40 while producing just three points. Bradley said while he senses the offense gaining the detail and precision needed, he said a higher level must be reached.

"I do sense some of it on the offensive side," Bradley said. "I just think at critical times we just need to get over the hump that way. I am seeing at times both sides along with special teams are doing it on a consistent basis. That's what I hope to see."

The Jaguars enter the weekend with offensive tackle Luke Joeckel expected to play after practicing fill on Friday. He missed Wednesday's practice after sustaining a concussion against Miami, but has been cleared to play.

Also, rookie Jeremiah George – signed from the New York Jets' practice squad September 23 – could make his first NFL start at middle linebacker. J.T. Thomas, who started at middle linebacker last week with Paul Posluszny moved to injured reserve with a torn pectoral, could return to the Otto linebacker position where he started Weeks 4-7.

A look at coverage of Jaguars-Bengals this week on jaguars.com …

ARTICLES

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](http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Setting-the-table-Key-matchups-players-for-Jaguars-Bengals/21e008cb-73a8-419e-a8c3-2cd19d30f056)Setting the Table: See which players and matchups to watch and so much more.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/What-to-Watch-Jaguars-Bengals-into-Focus/c9b756a9-93b2-4cc3-bf95-d93b705e0d19)Bengals-Jaguars Into Focus: Senior writer John Oehser's five things to look for during this week's matchup.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/What-to-Watch-10-Things-Jaguars-Bengals/47c30b1c-bfa6-425a-9f82-9eb395a7c62c)10 Things: The 10 things the Jaguars must do to beat the Bengals, according to Oehser.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Open-Locker-Room-Joeckel-expected-to-play/ebca3c2b-56d7-4538-b769-0003d77e332f)Open Locker Room: The latest update following the team's final practice of the week.

VIDEOS

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](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Fisch-We-need-to-get-in-the-end-zone/84bd8419-3b86-4304-9797-6f910764e1e4)Jedd Fisch Press Conference: OC Jedd Fisch talks to reporters on Monday as the team installs its gameplan for the Bengals.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Babich-I-love-the-attitude-of-our-players/aeea430c-7f79-448a-b1b4-a3dc9918fbb8)Bob Babich Press Conference: DC Bob Babich discusses his plans to slow down the Bengals.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/All-Access--JT-Thomas-III/9d9cd6a4-e3fd-4457-99c3-49a9b9bc3438)Jaguars All Access: LB J.T. Thomas joins Jaguars analyst Jeff Lageman and WJXT 4 Sports Director Sam Kouvaris.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Jags-Headlines-Wednesday/31307612-6e6d-4172-b345-6c8fc81d9cce)Jags Headlines: The top Jaguars headlines for the week.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Jaguarscom-LIVE-Blake-Bortles--SenDerrick-Mark/78a0a62f-628a-4310-a2e7-4a66cb05f7d1)Jaguars.com LIVE: This week's show had Sen'Derrick Marks as a guest and coverage from Blake Bortles' Wednesday press conference.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/O-Zone-Mailbag-Bye-Bye-to-the-Bank/d8d3df75-6b71-41a0-97fe-86624ffff2f1)O-Zone Video Mailbag: Oehser answers fan questions.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/A-Few-Good-Minutes-Aaron-Colvin/78c8225b-616a-4d6f-a615-e665847cac82)A Few Good Minutes: CB Aaron Colvin joins Senior Correspondent Brian Sexton to talk about several topics.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Film-Room-Friday/1aa24e3b-34f3-4c39-bc88-34f4df38079f)Film Room Friday: Lageman looks at some good performances by the defense and Denard Robinson's emergence at running back.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Kickin-it-with-Scobee/278178ed-f709-437d-8759-33d5d0dd7123)Kickin' it with Scobee: Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee talks to teammates about their favorite Halloween memories and costumes.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Bradley-Another-good-day-today/b2ab61bf-2c28-4354-89c6-2bd8449b1c86)Gus Bradley Press Conference: Watch Head Coach Gus Bradley's final press conference before the Jaguars game.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Know-Your-Opponent-Cincinnati-Bengals/ad0eaff8-5792-4759-b5a8-407fd51c1554)Know Your Opponent: With the Jaguars getting ready for the Browns, players answer questions about the City of Cincinnati.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Inside-the-Jaguars-Ready-for-Cincinnati-/68ee36a7-698f-4d1d-8a3a-ff689a534805)Inside the Jaguars: The final Inside the Jaguars before the team's game on Sunday.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Jags-of-the-Round-Table/26be49ee-818a-4bb4-91ae-a5957393e5e8)Jags of the Round Table: Oehser, Sexton and Shadrick discuss several Jaguars topics heading into Week 9.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/5-Keys-Jaguars-vs-Bengals/14c9d12c-caff-4ace-a30b-022953818ab1)5 Keys: Sexton goes to the Hyperscreen to break down the five keys to the game.

PHOTOS

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](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/photo-gallery/Practice-Photos-Oct-29th/e36c084e-a0e0-41ff-9839-d36af5ffdad9)October 29 Practice: Take a look at images from Jaguars practice on Wednesday.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/photo-gallery/Practice-Gallery-Oct-30th/d8779241-b559-424b-8628-92f8479a38ce)October 30 Practice: Photos from the Jaguars' practice on Thursday.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/photo-gallery/Throwback-Gallery-CIN-vs-JAX/01c94101-8109-47da-8d0f-2fa3b05d1a3e)Bengals vs Jaguars Throwback Gallery: Images from previous matchups between the two clubs.[

](http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/photo-gallery/Know-Your-Opponent-Cincinnati-Bengals-/9aef8b1d-5a28-4db9-b7c0-b91ee54a3f2a)Know Your Opponent Photos: Get a more in-depth look at the Jaguars' Week 9 opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals.