Joe Burrow takes hard hit during Bengals preseason opener against Lions
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Joe Burrow played 13 snaps in the Bengals' preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 13, completing 5-of-6 passes for 39 yards. Burrow endured a nine-yard sack from Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein and took a hard hit from defensive end Eric O'Neill, leading to an incomplete pass. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expressed concern over the hits, stating it's not what the team wants for their starter. The Bengals next face the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium on August 22.
- •Bengals win against Lions, 16-14, in preseason opener.
- •Burrow plays briefly, showing good accuracy but faces a sack.
- •Taylor expresses discontent with the hard hits on Burrow.
- •Bengals next play the Bears on August 22.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow gets Zac Taylor's reaction after hard hit, sack in Bengals preseason game
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