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What was your biggest takeaway from the preseason game against the Bengals?
As always in the preseason, there were plenty of ups and downs during the Detroit Lions’ 16-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in what was the first ot three scheduled exhibition games. On the offensive side of the ball, rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer looked calm and cool operating the Lions’ offense, while it was a […]
What Lions vs. Bengals snap counts tell us about Detroit’s roster
Snap counts—and more importantly, order of lineups—in the preseason can be very telling as to where each player currently stands in the depth chart. So we took a closer look at the participation of individual Detroit Lions players in their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s what we found. Quarterbacks: Luke Altmyer nearly got […]
5 Detroit Lions players who helped their roster chances in Bengals preseason game
The first preseason game of the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season is in the books, albeit with a losing score of 16-14 in favor of the Cincinnati Bengals. However, wins and losses are secondary facts of the preseason. What truly matters is using these live snaps as learning tools for both players and coaches alike. For […]
Ahmed Hassanein called his shot, sacking Joe Burrow on 1st snap
Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein had to compose himself. He had just accomplished a lifelong dream of his and was breaking down and crying. But it was third down, and the second-team Lions defense was trying to get an early stop going against the Cincinnati Bengals. Let’s back up. Before Thursday night’s preseason opener, […]
Detroit Lions injury updates: Good news on Ennis Rakestraw
The Detroit Lions had a couple of injury scares during their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. But it appears it’s mostly—if not, all—good news for Detroit. After the game, Lions coach Dan Campbell said that Ennis Rakestraw appears to have avoided a major injury. At the start of the second quarter, Rakestraw took some […]
6 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ 16-14 loss to the Bengals
It’s that time of year again; football is back in action! While it’s just a preseason game, this is still the first full game the Detroit Lions have had since January, a long seven months ago. In the preseason opener, the Lions traveled to Cincinnati to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. While the Lions played […]
Report: Seattle Seahawks signing former Lions CB Terrion Arnold
According to several reports, former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is signing with the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. Earlier this offseason, the Lions released their 2024 first-round pick after he was arrested. He’s currently facing eight felony charges. “You never want to let go of a player, especially somebody that you’ve been around […]
Lions vs. Bengals recap: Ennis Rakestraw injured in preseason loss
The one thing everyone is hoping for during any NFL preseason game is a lack of injuries. Unfortunately, the Detroit Lions suffered one in their preseason opener that could impact their already-thin depth at the cornerback position. In the second quarter of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals, third-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw suffered an injury […]
Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals live chat
The 2026 Detroit Lions season is nearly underway. The team has descended upon Paycor Stadium for their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. All eyes will be on the Lions’ young players and the veterans fighting for roster spots on Thursday night. Detroit may not be playing many starters, but the Bengals are, which should […]
10 Lions who can improve their stock vs. Bengals in preseason
The Detroit Lions will travel to Cincinnati on Thursday night to take on the Bengals in both teams’ first game of the 2026 preseason, and we have produced a few articles to help fans prep for the contest, including How to Watch the game, 90-man roster listings by number/name, and an updated look at the […]
Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 1 at Bengals
Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on what we are seeing at practices. For this initial preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Lions have already said they plan on resting most of their starters, and based on the last few years […]
How to watch Lions vs. Bengals preseason: TV, time, online streaming
The Detroit Lions kick off their preseason schedule on Thursday night in a bout against the Cincinnati Bengals. While the Lions are expected to rest their starters, the Bengals are not. That provides quite the opportunity for Detroit’s primary reserves—going up against a fairly talented Bengals roster. “It’ll be great look for our guys,” Lions […]
Discussion: Which Detroit Lions need the most preseason reps?
Welcome to Detroit Lions gameday for the first time in the 2026 season preseason! The path to the Super Bowl begins now, and while most Lions starters are not expected to play Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, it is still an important step for the franchise. Some young players will play and get valuable […]
8 winners, 4 losers from Detroit Lions training camp
Detroit Lions training camp isn’t over, but the team is starting to shift into preseason mode. Before we start previewing the exhibition opener on Thursday, let’s take inventory of the biggest winners and losers from the first two weeks of training camp. Winners CB Nick Whiteside Whiteside, in my opinion, has been the story of […]
Detroit Lions players with most to gain, lose in preseason opener vs. Bengals
It’s official—Detroit Lions football is back. Myself and my good friend Meko Scott are back with another episode of our weekly game-preview podcast, “Before the Roar,” where we breakdown what fans should be looking for during the Lions’ first preseason game against the Cincinatti Bengals. It’s been an eventful first two weeks of training camp, […]
Detroit Lions roster by jersey number, last name
NFL preseason games can be a lot of fun for fans to watch, as many are being introduced to new players on the roster for the first time. However, with rosters expanded to 90-players, tracking your favorite players can be challenging. With this in mind, we’ve tried to make it easier to follow the action […]
Survey: What’s your concern level for the Lions’ offensive line after Cade Mays’ injury?
Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and this week’s question focuses on the injury to starting center Cade Mays and how the offensive line will need to adapt. On Monday, coach Dan […]
4 takeaways from Dan Campbell’s press conference: High praise of Devin White
Dan Campbell held his typical daily press conference ahead of the Detroit Lions’ 11th training camp practice on Tuesday morning. While there was nothing particularly out of the ordinary in Campbell’s press conference, it felt particularly dense with information. And rather than bombard you with several separate stories, I felt the easiest and best way […]
Lions training camp notes: Sam LaPorta starting to shake rust
Tuesday was one of the shortest training camp practices I’ve witnessed in the Dan Campbell era. The Detroit Lions only got in about an hour of work before they decided to call it a day. There’s a relatively good reason for that. Last week, the Lions went fully padded four times in a row, and […]
Detroit Lions injury updates: Several players inching closer to return
It was a welcomed day of relatively good injury news from Allen Park, as the Detroit Lions took the field for their 11th training camp practice off the offseason. The Lions got a starter back at practice, and a few others appear to be en route to returning—possibly very soon. Lions coach Dan Campbell also […]
Detroit Lions to don ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. divisional foe
The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that the highly anticipated “rivalry” uniforms will be worn during the team’s Week 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. As of now, the actual design of these uniforms has not been revealed. But team president Rod Wood gave a brief hint at what they may look like during the […]
Kerby Joseph injury update: Detroit Lions safety’s rehab going ‘very well’
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph working alongside medical professionals at training camp. It turns out there’s a reason for that, and, thankfully, it’s not another setback in his knee injury recovery. However, he is currently dealing with a personal issue, according to Dan Campbell. “First of all, he’s […]
Detroit Lions’ defensive roster bubble: Nick Whiteside, Devin White make statements
The Detroit Lions roster bubble on defense is enormous. As of right now, we’ve got a total of 25 players fighting for a roster spot on the defensive side alone. And with the constant shifting due to injuries, strong play, or early struggles, our weekly predictions on who is in and who is out are […]
Reacting to the Cade Mays injury, previewing Lions preseason Game 1
The news has been almost nonstop for the Detroit Lions over the past week. In just a week’s time, we had Jahmyr Gibbs become the highest-paid running back in NFL history, backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suddenly retired, and starting center Cade Mays suffered a broken wrist that will likely sideline him for at least the […]
Discussion: What should the Detroit Lions do at center following Cade Mays’ injury?
Detroit Lions fans were delivered some tough news to swallow on Monday morning when coach Dan Campbell revealed that starting center Cade Mays suffered an injury in training camp that will force him to miss “significant” time. Media reports suggest Mays has a broken bone in his wrist and will miss 8-10 weeks with the […]
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