Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals - News - August 13, 2026 | FOX Sports

0-1

0-1

14

FINAL

16

1-0

1-0

RECAP

BOX SCORE

GAME STATS

PLAY-BY-PLAY

ODDS

NEWS

Dan Jackson - Plays in Thursday opener Jackson logged 34 snaps during Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals.

Impact The strong safety participated in 34 percent of the Lions' defensive plays, but did not appear on the final box score. Thursday marked Jackson's first preseason action, as the second-year safety was placed on injured reserve in early August of his rookie season with a leg injury.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Harper - Suits up Thursday Harper produced three solo tackles in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals.

Impact Harper logged 39 defensive snaps and 12 special teams snaps in the contest. The free safety played 56 percent of the defensive snaps for the Lions. Harper's ability to consistently take down the ball carrier solo may earn him more snaps in subsequent preseason games, such as next Saturday's showdown with the Commanders.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Jenkins Jr. - Plays Thursday Jenkins logged five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Lions.

Impact Jenkins participated in 32 defensive snaps, good for 48 percent of Thursday's game. The defensive tackle missed the last three games of the 2025 regular season due to an ankle injury, but appears all set to continue playing in 2026. The 2024 second-rounder has a hard path to playing time this year, with the addition of Dexter Lawrence set to knock his position on the depth chart down even further.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

"You're not losing a top recruit over a number": Ex-Bengals WR sounds off Jayden Daniels' cease and desist to LSU after jersey controversy Former NFL wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh has weighed in on the controversy between Jayden Daniels and LSU over the former's college jersey number.

AUGUST 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Fernando Mendoza should start Week 1 👀 Lamar's Super Bowl window, Caleb Williams expectations | FTF

Fernando Mendoza should start Week 1 👀 Lamar's Super Bowl window, Caleb Williams expectations | FTF

8 days ago

Kye Robichaux - Plays in Thursday opener Robichaux (undisclosed) participated in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals,

Impact Robichaux saw eight rush attempts for 31 yards. The running back's night peaked with a 13-yard rush. The 23-year-old tied Jacob Saylors for the most Lions rush attempts as the duo continues to compete for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart behind Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Sione Vaki (nose).

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Draft Debate: Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba Going over who is the better WR to draft in fantasy football in 2026 between Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Lions WR Amon-Ra St.Brown

AUGUST 14 • SI.COM

Cincinnati Bengals

PRESEASON STANDINGS

LEAGUE STANDINGS

AFC NORTH		W-L-T	STRK
1	Ravens	2-0	W2
2	Bengals	1-0	W1
3	Steelers	1-1	L1
4	Browns	0-2	L2

NFC NORTH		W-L-T	STRK
1	Bears	1-0	W1
2	Lions	1-1	W1
3	Vikings	1-1	L1
4	Packers	1-1	W1

FOLLOW YOUR FAVORITES ADD MORE

Follow your favorite leagues, teams and players to personalize your FOX Sports experience.

Detroit Lions

Cincinnati Bengals

EVENT INFO

Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium

Cincinnati, OH

Aug 13, 2026

62,795

3 Hours 4 Minutes