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Burrow's Preseason Debut: Quick Look vs. Lions
14 Aug
Summary
- Joe Burrow started the Bengals' first preseason game against the Lions.
- Burrow completed 5 of 6 passes for 39 yards in his limited appearance.
- Joe Flacco replaced Burrow, throwing a touchdown pass for a 10-0 lead.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow saw action in the team's first preseason game on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. Burrow's performance included completing five out of six passes for 39 yards, with his only incompletion occurring when his arm was struck. A notable pass was a 16-yard completion to Ja'Marr Chase.
Following Burrow's series, which ended with a punt after a 9-yard sack and a stalled drive, Joe Flacco took over at quarterback. Flacco led the team effectively, culminating in a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jack Endries in the second quarter. This score gave the Bengals a 10-0 advantage. Notably, the Lions opted not to play their starting players in this matchup.
