Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals

NFL

Lions

0-1

14-16

Final

Bengals

1-0

Paycor Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Interception
Punt
Touchdown
Punt
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
DET	0	6	0	8	14
CIN	3	7	3	3	16

Who won: Bengals 16-14

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Paycor Stadium. Josh Johnson led the Bengals in passing yards (10/19, 84 YDS). Luke Altmyer led the Lions in passing yards (13/22, 130 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT).

Recap · Aug 13

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 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

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Injuries and inactives

Lions3rd in NFC North

Ben Bartch G
Foot
Out
Brian Branch S
Achilles, Surgery
Out
Rock Ya-Sin CB
Hamstring
Out
Tyleik Williams DT
Foot
Questionable
Cade Mays C
Wrist, Fracture
Injured Reserve

Bengals3rd in AFC North

Colbie Young WR
Knee
Inactive
Connor Lew C
Coach's Decision
Inactive
Jack Endries TE
Coach's Decision
Inactive
Kyle Dugger S
Quadriceps
Inactive
Landon Robinson DT
Coach's Decision
Inactive

Quarterbacks

Lions3rd in NFC North

Luke Altmyer QB

Season passing leader · 130 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

Bengals3rd in AFC North

Josh Johnson QB

Season passing leader · 84 YDS

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Game info

Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH · Turf · Attendance 62,795
Officials: Craig Wrolstad (Referee), Frank Steratore (Side Judge), Max Causey (Line Judge), Rich Martinez (Back Judge), Jeff Shears (Field Judge), John Braun (Down Judge), Sheldon Davis (Umpire)