Joe Burrow starts Bengals preseason opener, leads brief drive before backup takes over
Quarterback Joe Burrow opened the Bengals' preseason game against the Lions, completing five of six passes before being replaced by Joe Flacco, who threw a touchdown pass.
Joe Burrow opened the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason contest on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions, completing five of six attempts for 39 yards. His only incompletion occurred after his arm was hit, and he connected on a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase before being sacked for a nine-yard loss, ending the drive. The Bengals managed 32 yards over nine plays on Burrow's second series, culminating in a 56-yard field goal by kicker Evan McPherson. In the second quarter, veteran quarterback Joe Flacco entered the game and delivered a four-yard touchdown pass to Jack Endries, giving Cincinnati a 10-0 lead. The Lions fielded a roster without their regular starters.