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Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

ABC News Sports · August 14, 2026 at 2:40 AM

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener for both teams

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Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

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