Bengals play starters against Lions in preseason opener

The Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Detroit Lions in their NFL preseason opener on August 13 at Paycor Stadium. Joe Burrow played two offensive series but is questionable to return due to a wrist injury. The Bengals’ defense intercepted a Lions drive following a deflection off Isaac TeSlaa's facemask. Burrow connected with Ja'Marr Chase for a first down but struggled against Detroit's defensive pressure, leading to a stop on third down. Evan McPherson kicked a 56-yard field goal, demonstrating strong kicking performance.

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