At 1:00 p.m. the Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) will try get to .500 on the road when they travel to Ford Field to face the Lions (4-2) in Detroit. The game can be live streamed here; Bengals fans can access the radio broadcast on ESPN 1530, while Lions fans can hear the action on 97.1 The Ticket.
Today's matchup features two of the NFL's premier wide receivers in A.J. Green of the Bengals, and Calvin Johnson of the Lions. While Green has managed consistent output this season, it hasn't always been easy with inconsistent Andy Dalton at quarterback. Dalton dealt with some harsh criticism heading into last week's clash with Buffalo, and responded with a three-touchdown performance.
Running back Giovani Bernard defended Dalton after the game saying, "He's going through a lot of scrutiny but he's been able to block all that out and been able to play (well)." Still, head coach Marvin Lewis said his Bengals have plenty of room for improvement despite their 4-2 record.
"As far as the biggest improvement, it would be to close the games out," Lewis said. "That's going to be important. We had a couple of opportunities to close it out and didn't get it done."
Matthew Stafford had a huge Week 6 as well, throwing for four touchdowns in a win over the Cleveland Browns. Three of those touchdowns went to tight end Joseph Fauria.
"If he (Fauria) starts to get more attention, somebody has to get less," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "Generally, that's Calvin for us. Not many defenses want to do that."
Like Lewis, Schwartz said he was pleased with the progress his team has made this year but wants to see more. "We still have a long way to go, but when you look at our four wins, when we win the turnover battle, it puts us in good position to win the game."
Bengals Injury Report:
|
C |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
DT |
Back |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
RB |
-- |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
-- |
|
|
CB |
Abdomen |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
Lions Injury Report:
|
WR |
Forearm |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
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|
WR |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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|
RB |
Rib |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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|
LB |
Ankle |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
TE |
Concussion |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
|
S |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Probable |
|
|
T |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Doubtful |
|
|
CB |
Groin |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
RB |
Concussion |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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