BREAKOUT: Detroit Lions’ Ahmed Hassanein Wows, Offense STRUGGLES, Preseason Recap.

Detroit Lions fall to the Cincinnati Bengals in a rain-soaked preseason opener 16-14, but rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein steals the spotlight with a dominant two-sack performance. Can his breakout play spark new depth for Detroit’s defensive line? Matt Dery breaks down key storylines: Blake Miller shines at right tackle, while wideouts Isaac TeSlaa and Dominic Lovett struggle with costly drops. Backup quarterback Luke Altmyer delivers a steady showing, yet the offense misses crucial opportunities in the red zone.   Injury concerns emerge with Ennis Rakestraw’s left shoulder bruise and ongoing questions about roster depth at corner. Matt also analyzes standout efforts from Jacob Sailors in the backfield and Keith Abney on defense, plus reacts to Terrion Arnold’s surprising return to the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks amid legal drama. Can the Lions clean up mistakes and build on positive flashes as preseason rolls on? #firstlisten     FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.     Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.       FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-lions/   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/   #Lions #DetroitLions #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.