Joe Burrow Starts and Backup Joe Flacco Throws a TD Pass as Bengals Beat Lions 16-14
Flacco completed 5 of 8 passes for 51 yards, and Cincinnati’s defense forced two turnovers in the win.
- On Thursday night, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener. Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, while Evan McPherson kicked three field goals for the victory.
- Bengals coach Zac Taylor utilized starters for limited action, including Burrow's 13 snaps. Lions coach Dan Campbell rested key starters including quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson.
- Playing most of the game, Luke Altmyer threw for 130 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Free agent signing Joshua Dobbs led the Lions to field goals on two of his three series.
- Late in the game, Altmyer's 2-point conversion on a keeper narrowed the deficit to 16-14. Although Detroit recovered the subsequent onside kick, the offense went three-and-out, securing the win for Cincinnati.
- Both teams return to the field on August 22, with the Lions hosting Washington and the Bengals hosting Chicago to continue their preseason preparations for the upcoming NFL season.
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Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14
Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener for both teams.
6 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ 16-14 loss to the Bengals
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 13: Tight end Jack Endries #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown in a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and the Cincinnati Bengals on August 13, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s that time of year again; football is back in action! While it’s just a preseason game, this is still the first full game…
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