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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions preview, prediction: On Paper breakdown

The Detroit Lions head home this week still looking for their first win of the season. While looking at the schedule this offseason, many pegged the Cincinnati Bengals as a team that could be Detroit’s first victory of the Dan Campbell era. However, perceptions have changed significantly after the Bengals jumped out to a 3-2 start. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are the ones creating the headlines, but the defense may be the reason they’re actually tallying the wins; they haven’t given up more than 25 points this year—but they also haven’t scored more than 27.