Lions struggle in first half of preseason opener against Bengals

The Detroit Lions faced the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason opener, where they trailed 10-0 after a challenging first half. Quarterback Luke Altmyer saw significant action but threw an interception after a strong start. Cincinnati took the lead with a 56-yard field goal and later scored a touchdown following a Lions turnover. The Lions managed a field goal late in the half, but offensive inconsistencies hampered their scoring efforts. The game, played on August 14, has not concluded yet, with both teams set to continue their preseason evaluations.

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