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August 13, 2026 β’ Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions (0-1) takes on Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Cincinnati Bengals
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DET
|
0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
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CIN
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3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:42
Evan McPherson 56 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:35
Jack Endries 4 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Evan McPherson Kick)
Score
0:34
Jake Bates 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Jake Bates 52 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:55
Evan McPherson 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:31
Evan McPherson 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:28
Tarik Black 24 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Luke Altmyer Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
45%
Detroit Lions
VS
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Cincinnati Bengals
Projected Score
DET 31
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CIN 33
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Cincinnati Bengals scoring offense aligns well against Detroit Lions defense.
- Detroit Lions aerial attack exposes Cincinnati Bengals secondary.
- Detroit Lions controls the trenches in the run game.
Detroit Lions
STAT
Cincinnati Bengals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Cincinnati Bengals plays on familiar turf at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Cincinnati Bengals Could Win
Cincinnati Bengals scoring offense aligns well against Detroit Lions defense.
Deciding Factor
Detroit Lions aerial attack exposes Cincinnati Bengals secondary.
Game Details
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
62,795
Closing Odds
Line: CIN -6.5 | O/U: 37.5
Team Leaders
Detroit Lions Leaders
Joshua Dobbs
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jahmyr Gibbs
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tom Kennedy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Cincinnati Bengals Leaders
Joe Burrow
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tahj Brooks
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ja'Marr Chase
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (100.0%)
Cincinnati Bengals (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 29 circles
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