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David Montgomery passed for a TD and scored one, Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Jahmyr Gibbs and Isaac TeSlaa scored other TDs in Lions win vs 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.
The Lions (4-1 overall) defeated the Bengals (2-3) 37-24 behind a 258-yard, three-touchdown performance from Jared Goff. Running back David Montgomery also had a standout showing in front of his home crowd with two touchdowns — one passing, one rushing — and 64 rushing yards on 18 carries.
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning ... One bad throw from Lions quarterback Jared Goff is likely keeping this from being a two-score game. Otherwise, the Lions offense has been much more composed against the pass rush, with Goff finding ...
This time, the chance comes in Week 5 with the Detroit Lions in town. An unfortunate bit of timing, considering the Lions are 3-1 and winners of three in a row while putting up 52, 38 and 34 points.
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The Lions (3-1) won 34-10 against the Browns (1-3) in a Week 4 matchup at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 28. Two passing touchdowns from Lions quarterback Jared Goff to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown paced the offensive effort, while a punt return touchdown from Kalif Raymond gave the Lions separation in the fourth quarter.
The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Cincinnati Bengals , led by quarterback Jake Browning, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
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