On October 5, 2025, Detroit beat Cincinnati 37-24 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals Match Player Stats cover the latest completed meeting between these teams.
Detroit entered Week 5 at 3-1 and sought a fourth consecutive victory. Cincinnati entered 2-2 after two straight losses.
Joe Burrow remained on injured reserve, so Jake Browning started for Cincinnati. Detroit also played without starting left tackle Taylor Decker.
Detroit’s three interceptions created repeated field-position advantages. Five touchdowns and a late safety completed the road victory.
Match Overview
This Week 5 game matched Detroit’s three-game winning streak against Cincinnati’s two-game losing streak. Detroit controlled the early scoring and left with a 4-1 record.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | October 5, 2025 |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Competition | NFL regular season, Week 5 |
| Final score | Detroit Lions 37, Cincinnati Bengals 24 |
| Detroit record after game | 4-1 |
| Cincinnati record after game | 2-3 |
| Attendance | 66,115 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 p.m. ET |
Pre-Match Context
Detroit opened 2025 with a loss at Green Bay. The Lions then defeated Chicago, Baltimore, and Cleveland before visiting Cincinnati.
Cincinnati began with close wins over Cleveland and Jacksonville. Heavy losses against Minnesota and Denver followed those victories.
Burrow’s toe injury placed Browning under center for a third consecutive start. Cincinnati also ruled rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart out.
Detroit ruled Decker out and started Giovanni Manu at left tackle. Kerby Joseph played despite a questionable designation and later intercepted Browning.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Detroit led after every quarter and entered the fourth with a 25-point advantage. Cincinnati scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns but never regained possession with a one-score deficit.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 37 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 24 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Detroit opened with a seven-play, 58-yard touchdown drive. Jared Goff found Sam LaPorta for a 10-yard score.
Trey Hendrickson later strip-sacked Goff, and Logan Wilson recovered. Cincinnati failed to convert that takeaway into points.
Second Quarter
Amik Robertson intercepted Browning on the quarter’s first play. Detroit used the short field for David Montgomery’s touchdown pass to Brock Wright.
Kerby Joseph added another interception later in the quarter. Evan McPherson’s 50-yard field goal made the halftime score 14-3.
Third Quarter
Alex Anzalone returned an interception to Cincinnati’s 28-yard line. Goff then connected with Jahmyr Gibbs for a 20-yard touchdown.
Detroit’s next possession covered 80 yards. Montgomery finished that drive with an eight-yard rushing touchdown.
Fourth Quarter
Browning threw touchdown passes of 15 and 64 yards to Ja’Marr Chase. Those scores reduced Detroit’s lead to 28-17.
Goff answered with a touchdown pass to Isaac TeSlaa. Browning later found Tee Higgins, but Cincinnati’s onside kick failed.
Derrick Barnes sacked Browning in the end zone. The safety produced the final 37-24 score.
Team Stats Comparison
Detroit produced more yards, more first downs, and a longer possession time. Cincinnati averaged more yards per rush but committed three interceptions.
| Statistic | Detroit Lions | Cincinnati Bengals |
| First downs | 23 | 21 |
| Total net yards | 365 | 322 |
| Offensive plays | 61 | 58 |
| Yards per play | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Rushing yards | 118 | 85 |
| Net passing yards | 247 | 237 |
| Third downs | 2 of 8 | 4 of 11 |
| Red-zone touchdowns | 5 of 6 | 2 of 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Penalties | 8 for 56 | 6 for 30 |
| Time of possession | 34:21 | 25:39 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The central numbers show how Detroit converted defensive takeaways into separation. Cincinnati’s late production reduced the margin without reversing the earlier damage.
- Detroit won the turnover margin, 3-1.
- Two Browning interceptions directly preceded Detroit touchdown drives.
- Detroit reached the end zone on five of six red-zone possessions.
- Detroit ran 33 times, while Cincinnati recorded 16 rushing attempts.
- Detroit held possession for 34:21, nearly nine minutes longer than Cincinnati.
Full Box Score: Detroit Lions
Goff completed 82.6 percent of his passes and avoided an interception. Detroit spread five touchdowns among five different scorers.
Montgomery led the rushing workload and also threw a touchdown. Cincinnati recorded four sacks, including Hendrickson’s forced fumble.
Detroit Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Jared Goff | 19/23 | 258 | 3 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 1/1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Detroit Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| David Montgomery | 18 | 65 | 3.6 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 |
Detroit Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 |
| Brock Wright | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 |
Detroit Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total Points |
| Jake Bates | 0/0 | 5/5 | 5 |
Detroit Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Kalif Raymond, punts | 1 | 11 | 11.0 |
| Jacob Saylors, kickoffs | 3 | 87 | 29.0 |
Detroit Defensive Leaders
Detroit intercepted Browning three times and forced two fumbles. The defense also produced two sacks, including Barnes’ closing safety.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Jack Campbell | 11 | 0 | 1 FF |
| Derrick Barnes | 7 | 1 | Safety |
| Amik Robertson | 6 | 0 | 1 INT, 1 PD |
| Kerby Joseph | 4 | 0 | 1 INT, 2 PD |
| Avonte Maddox | 4 | 0 | None listed |
| Aidan Hutchinson | 4 | 1 | 1 FF |
| Brian Branch | 4 | 0 | None listed |
| Alex Anzalone | 3 | 0 | 1 INT, 3 PD |
Full Box Score: Cincinnati Bengals
Browning finished with three touchdown passes and three interceptions. Most of Cincinnati’s scoring production arrived during the fourth quarter.
Chase supplied both explosive receiving touchdowns. Cincinnati’s defense sacked Goff four times and recovered one fumble.
Cincinnati Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Jake Browning | 26/40 | 251 | 3 | 3 |
Cincinnati Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Jake Browning | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 |
Cincinnati Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Chase Brown | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 2 |
| Andrei Iosivas | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Drew Sample | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
Cincinnati Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total Points |
| Evan McPherson | 1/1 | 3/3 | 6 |
Cincinnati Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Charlie Jones, punts | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |
| Charlie Jones, kickoffs | 6 | 154 | 25.7 |
Cincinnati Defensive Leaders
Three Bengals defenders reached eight combined tackles. Wilson recovered Goff’s fumble, while the pass rush produced four sacks.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Demetrius Knight Jr. | 8 | 0 | None listed |
| Logan Wilson | 8 | 0 | 1 FR |
| T.J. Slaton | 8 | 0 | None listed |
| Geno Stone | 6 | 0 | None listed |
| Barrett Carter | 6 | 0 | None listed |
| Jordan Battle | 6 | 0 | None listed |
| B.J. Hill | 5 | 0 | None listed |
| Dax Hill | 5 | 0 | None listed |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Jared Goff
Goff completed 19 of 23 passes for 258 yards. His three touchdown passes came without an interception.
He answered Cincinnati’s fourth-quarter surge with the TeSlaa touchdown drive. That possession restored an 18-point Detroit lead.
David Montgomery
Montgomery carried 18 times for 65 yards and one touchdown. He also completed a three-yard touchdown pass to Wright.
His rushing score ended Detroit’s 80-yard third-quarter drive. The play extended the lead to 28-3.
Ja’Marr Chase
Chase caught six passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Both scores came during Cincinnati’s fourth-quarter comeback attempt.
His 64-yard touchdown was the game’s longest scoring play. It reduced Cincinnati’s deficit to 11 points.
Detroit’s Interception Trio
Robertson, Joseph, and Anzalone each intercepted Browning. Every takeaway gave Detroit possession inside Cincinnati territory.
Those short fields produced touchdowns through Wright and Gibbs. Joseph’s interception ended with a Detroit punt.
| Leader | Category | Production | Game Effect |
| Jared Goff | Passing | 258 yards, 3 TD | Led five Detroit scoring drives |
| David Montgomery | Dual role | Rush TD, pass TD | Accounted for two touchdowns |
| Ja’Marr Chase | Receiving | 110 yards, 2 TD | Produced two fourth-quarter scores |
| Jack Campbell | Tackles | 11 tackles | Led all defenders |
| Detroit secondary | Takeaways | 3 interceptions | Created two short-field touchdowns |
Starting Lineups
Both teams opened with their listed offensive and defensive starters. Their defensive formations used different front-seven personnel.
Offensive Starters
| Position | Detroit Lions | Cincinnati Bengals |
| QB | Jared Goff | Jake Browning |
| RB/HB | Jahmyr Gibbs | Chase Brown |
| WR1 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Ja’Marr Chase |
| WR2 | Jameson Williams | Tee Higgins |
| WR3/TE2 | Brock Wright | Andrei Iosivas |
| TE1 | Sam LaPorta | Drew Sample |
| LT | Giovanni Manu | Orlando Brown Jr. |
| LG | Christian Mahogany | Dylan Fairchild |
| C | Graham Glasgow | Ted Karras |
| RG | Tate Ratledge | Jalen Rivers |
| RT | Penei Sewell | Amarius Mims |
Defensive Starters
| Position | Detroit Lions | Cincinnati Bengals |
| EDGE/LDE | Aidan Hutchinson | Joseph Ossai |
| DL/DT1 | Tyleik Williams | Kris Jenkins |
| DL/DT2 | DJ Reader | T.J. Slaton |
| DT3 | Not used | B.J. Hill |
| EDGE/RDE | Pat O’Connor | Trey Hendrickson |
| LB1 | Jack Campbell | Logan Wilson |
| LB2 | Alex Anzalone | Oren Burks |
| LB3 | Derrick Barnes | Not used |
| Nickel | Amik Robertson | Dax Hill |
| CB | Terrion Arnold | DJ Turner |
| Safety 1 | Brian Branch | Geno Stone |
| Safety 2 | Kerby Joseph | Jordan Battle |
Injury Report
Burrow’s absence created Cincinnati’s most important lineup change. Browning started and handled every Bengals passing attempt.
Decker’s absence moved Manu into the starting lineup. Joseph played through his questionable status and recorded an interception.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| CIN Joe Burrow | Toe | Reserve/Injured, inactive |
| CIN Shemar Stewart | Ankle | Out |
| CIN Charlie Jones | Achilles | Questionable, active |
| DET Taylor Decker | Shoulder | Doubtful, inactive |
| DET Kerby Joseph | Knee | Questionable, active |
| DET Zach Cunningham | Hamstring | Out |
| DET Khalil Dorsey | Concussion, wrist | Out |
| DET Alim McNeill | Knee | Out |
| DET Sione Vaki | Groin | Out |
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Cincinnati still leads the all-time series 10-4, with no postseason meetings. Detroit’s 2025 victory ended Cincinnati’s seven-game series winning streak.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| September 27, 1970 | Detroit | Detroit | 38-3 |
| December 8, 1974 | Cincinnati | Detroit | 23-19 |
| December 11, 1983 | Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 17-9 |
| November 2, 1986 | Detroit | Cincinnati | 24-17 |
| November 19, 1989 | Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 42-7 |
| November 22, 1992 | Cincinnati | Detroit | 19-13 |
| September 13, 1998 | Detroit | Cincinnati | 34-28 |
| October 28, 2001 | Detroit | Cincinnati | 31-27 |
| December 18, 2005 | Detroit | Cincinnati | 41-17 |
| December 6, 2009 | Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 23-13 |
| October 20, 2013 | Detroit | Cincinnati | 27-24 |
| December 24, 2017 | Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 26-17 |
| October 17, 2021 | Detroit | Cincinnati | 34-11 |
| October 5, 2025 | Cincinnati | Detroit | 37-24 |
Conference and League Standings
Detroit finished Week 5 atop the NFC North. Cincinnati remained second in the AFC North, behind Pittsburgh.
These tables show the division positions immediately after the Week 5 schedule. They provide the closest standings context for each team.
NFC North After Week 5
| Team | Record | Win Percentage | Division Position |
| Detroit Lions | 4-1 | .800 | 1st |
| Green Bay Packers | 2-1-1 | .625 | 2nd |
| Minnesota Vikings | 3-2 | .600 | 3rd |
| Chicago Bears | 2-2 | .500 | 4th |
AFC North After Week 5
| Team | Record | Win Percentage | Division Position |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3-1 | .750 | 1st |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2-3 | .400 | 2nd |
| Baltimore Ravens | 1-4 | .200 | 3rd |
| Cleveland Browns | 1-4 | .200 | 4th |
Broadcast and Stream Information
FOX carried the game nationally in its assigned markets. Streaming availability depended on location, device, television authentication, and subscription status.
| Platform | Coverage | Availability | Notes |
| FOX | Live television | Assigned United States markets | Kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET |
| Fox Sports App | Authenticated stream | In-market | Television provider login required |
| NFL+ | Live local mobile stream | In-market | Subscription required |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Live out-of-market stream | United States | YouTube or YouTube TV subscription |
| NFL Game Pass International | International stream | Eligible countries | Regional service rules applied |
| Team radio networks | Live radio | Detroit and Cincinnati markets | Local affiliates carried team broadcasts |
Conclusion
Detroit strengthened its early NFC position and extended its winning streak. Cincinnati’s losing run continued without Burrow directing the offense.
Takeaways, short fields, and red-zone execution created Detroit’s decisive separation. Cincinnati’s late touchdowns reduced the final margin but not the outcome.
Detroit next traveled to Kansas City. Cincinnati next visited Green Bay while seeking its first win since Week 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Detroit versus Cincinnati?
Detroit defeated Cincinnati 37-24 at Paycor Stadium on October 5, 2025. The Lions led 28-3 before Cincinnati scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Who led the game in passing yards?
Jared Goff led Detroit with 258 passing yards and three touchdowns. Jake Browning recorded 251 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Who led all receivers?
Ja’Marr Chase led all players with 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown led Detroit with 100 receiving yards.
How many turnovers did each team commit?
Cincinnati committed three turnovers, all Browning interceptions. Detroit committed one turnover when Hendrickson forced Goff’s fumble and Wilson recovered it.
Which Detroit players scored touchdowns?
LaPorta, Wright, Gibbs, Montgomery, and TeSlaa each scored once. Wright’s touchdown came from Montgomery, while Detroit’s other receiving scores came from Goff.
Why did Cincinnati’s fourth-quarter rally fall short?
Detroit answered Chase’s second touchdown with an extended scoring drive. The Lions then recovered Cincinnati’s onside kick and added a late safety.
Where could fans watch the game?
FOX televised the matchup in assigned markets. Eligible viewers also used authenticated FOX streaming, NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket, or international Game Pass services.
