The Detroit Lions will return to action this week after a seven-month absence, traveling to Ohio to face the Cincinnati Bengals in their first preseason matchup. The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 13 at Paycor Stadium, marking the beginning of Detroit’s three-game preseason slate under head coach Dan Campbell.
Significant roster changes will shape the matchup’s quarterback situation. Starting signal-caller Jared Goff will sit out the preseason contest, opening opportunities for other arms on the roster. Undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer is expected to receive considerable playing time after working with the second and third offensive units during training camp. Additionally, newly signed veteran Joshua Dobbs, who joined the team earlier this week, will see action in his first appearance with the franchise.
Local viewers can catch the action on Fox 2 Detroit at 7 p.m. ET, with Jack Kizer handling play-by-play duties alongside color analyst T.J. Lang and sideline reporter Patti Cesarini. Those outside the Detroit market can stream the game through an NFL+ subscription, available for $6.99 monthly or $39.99 annually. Radio listeners can tune into the Lions Radio Network to follow Dan Miller and Lomas Brown’s broadcast commentary.
