Bengals, Detroit Lions and Jared Goff
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The Lions earned their fourth straight win behind a sharp Jared Goff, a relentless defense, and continued dominance from Aidan Hutchinson in a statement victory over the Bengals.
Today’s game will broadcast live on FOX with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month.
Among the players included on the list of players not suiting at Paycor Stadium up is left tackle Taylor Decker, center Kingsley Eguakun, cornerback Khalil Dorsey, running back Sione Vaki, linebacker Zach Cunningham, defensive end Mekhi Wingo and defensive lineman Chris Smith.
Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions talks about his Hanes campaign, the team and more in this interview with Heavy Sports' Anne Erickson.
The Lions are coming off a 37-24 win at the Cincinnati Bengals in a game that was never close. Detroit opened a 28-3 lead behind quarterback Jared Goff, who passed for three touchdowns. Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each ran for a touchdown, and Montgomery threw a scoring pass.
Detroit's defense has been solid in recent weeks, and will be the key for defeating the Bengals and their talented array of playmakers. By putting pressure on Jake Browning, the Lions can neutralize the impact of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Artist Wyland, who hails from metro Detroit and is best known locally for his massive, iconic mural depicting swimming humpback whales on the side of downtown’s Broderick Building, returned to town last week for his 50th high school reunion. While local, he painted a lion on the side of popular Clawson eatery Barb’s Pasties and Pizza.
With the Detroit Lions dealing with injuries to both of their starting cornerbacks, an analyst has proposed a trade with the Seattle Seahawks that would give the Lions some insurance at the position.