Postgame Report: Bengals Emphasize Joe Burrow Under Center, Rookies Shine in Preseason Win vs. Lions

Thank you to Bear Mattress for sponsoring! Visit http://bearmattress.com/bengalstalk and use CODE: bengalstalk to get 40% off your Bear mattress! Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals made their 2026 debut on Thursday night. James Rapien shares his takeaways from the 16-14 victory over the Lions... James Rapien breaks down Burrow's performance, the Bengals' emphasis on playing under center, the hit Burrow took, and what we learned from his first game action of the season. Plus, a look at Joe Flacco's performance, standout rookies, Kris Jenkins' big night, Evan McPherson's strong showing, the Bengals' wide receiver competition, and several players making their case for a roster spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.