National Football League

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Cincinnati Bengals 16
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Match Report

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

— Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

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Team Stats

16
1st Downs
15
8
Passing 1st downs
11
6
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
0
4-11
3rd down efficiency
7-18
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
58
Total Plays
69
274
Total Yards
256
4.7
Yards per Play
3.7
12
Total Drives
12
145
Passing
159
17/30
Comp/Att
21/36
4.5
Yards per pass
4.2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-17
129
Rushing
97
26
Rushing Attempts
31
5.0
Yards per rush
3.1
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
9-84
Penalties
10-83
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:31
Possession
33:29

Top Performers

DET

  • Jack Fox NO 5 · YDS 237 · AVG 47.4
  • Luke Altmyer C/ATT 13/22 · YDS 130 · AVG 5.9
  • Jake Bates FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 52
  • Raheem Blackshear NO 3 · YDS 78 · AVG 26.0

CIN

  • Ryan Rehkow NO 5 · YDS 246 · AVG 49.2
  • Joe Flacco C/ATT 5/8 · YDS 51 · AVG 6.4
  • Evan McPherson FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 56
  • Josh Johnson C/ATT 10/19 · YDS 84 · AVG 4.4

Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
  • Kyle Dugger Out
  • Tanner Hudson Injured Reserve
  • Swayze Bozeman Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Davis Injured Reserve

Detroit Lions

  • Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Questionable
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
  • Kerby Joseph Out
  • Ben Bartch Injured Reserve
  • Devin White Injured Reserve

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