Lions and Bengals meet for preseason opener in Cincinnati
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Lions fans react to preseason opener vs. Bengals
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Lions vs. Bengals: Updates, highlights from NFL preseason game
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lions take on Bengals in preseason opener: live updates
"Here are some of the top social media reactions to the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
"The Detroit Lions open their preseason slate against the Cincinnati Bengals. Follow along here for live updates and highlights of the action.
"Follow along here for live updates as the Lions open their preseason slate against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:47 AMLions fans react to preseason opener vs. Bengals
Here are some of the top social media reactions to the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:28 PMLions vs. Bengals: Updates, highlights from NFL preseason game
The Detroit Lions open their preseason slate against the Cincinnati Bengals. Follow along here for live updates and highlights of the action.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:00 PMLions take on Bengals in preseason opener: live updates
Follow along here for live updates as the Lions open their preseason slate against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
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