A strong second half is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Cincinnati Bengals. Now 4-2 on the year, the Bengals cruised past the Detroit Lions 34-11 thanks to 24 second-half points.
Familiar offensive struggles made the beginning of the game feel close, but Lou Anarumo’s defense came through once again and shut out the Lions’ offense for the first three quarters of the day.
Here are the winners and losers from Cincinnati’s 34-11 victory over Detroit.
Winners
Chris Evans: For years, Evans had been underused during his time at the University of Michigan.