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Lions vs. Bengals: Backup Battle Under Stormy Skies
13 Aug
Summary
- Joshua Dobbs signed to start for Lions due to QB depth issues.
- Under 38.5 predicted due to weather and backup QBs playing.
- Bengals have poor preseason record under coach Zac Taylor.
The Detroit Lions will play the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday at Paycor Stadium, with newly signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs expected to start. The Bengals are favored by 6.5 points due to the Lions' limited quarterback depth following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement and Jared Goff's expected absence.
Predictions suggest a low-scoring game, with an Over/Under pick of Under 38.5. This forecast considers the anticipated thunderstorms and the offensive capabilities of backup quarterbacks on both sides. The Bengals have historically struggled in the preseason under head coach Zac Taylor, holding a 4-14-1 record since 2019 and averaging only 18 points per game.
Player prop bets highlight Tahj Brooks for the Bengals and Colbie Young for the Lions. Brooks, a second-year running back, is expected to get significant carries. Rookie receiver Colbie Young may also see opportunities against an injury-plagued Lions secondary, with experienced backup quarterbacks like Joe Flacco and Josh Johnson supporting him.
Severe weather, including thunderstorms, is expected to impact the game, potentially causing drives to stall and further contributing to a potentially low-scoring affair, especially as backup players take the field in the latter half.
