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Lions and Bengals meet for preseason opener in Cincinnati

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Lions and Bengals meet for preseason opener in Cincinnati

Summary

The Detroit Lions face the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason opener at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. as both teams begin their exhibition schedules ahead of the regular season. Fans will see the Lions' rookies and new players in their first glimpse of the team's change, including backup quarterbacks Luke Altmyer and Josh Dobbs. The Bengals may utilize some of their starters in limited action, while the Lions' approach remains uncertain as the game unfolds.

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By the Numbers

•Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Paycor Stadium.
•This is the first preseason game for both teams.
•Lions feature rookies like Blake Miller and new quarterbacks.
•Bengals may play some starters in a limited capacity.
•Live updates are available from Detroit News contributor Andrew Graham.

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