- Matchup: Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Line: Bengals (+10)
- Over/Under Total: 49
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The Detroit Lions (3-1) are set to visit Paycor Stadium this Sunday as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals (2-2). The Bengals enter this matchup as 10-point underdogs according to Las Vegas oddsmakers, with the total points line set at 49.
The Lions arrive at this game carrying a 3-1 record this season. In their most recent outing, they faced the Cleveland Browns, securing a dominant 34-10 victory. Quarterback Jared Goff completed 16 of 27 passes for 168 yards and threw two touchdown passes, resulting in a QB rating of 86.7, although he also had one interception. Amon-Ra St. Brown registered 70 yards on 7 receptions, averaging 10.0 yards per catch. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions’ rushing effort with 15 carries for 91 yards (6.1 yards per attempt). Overall, Detroit executed 56 plays and totalled 277 yards. The Lions rushed the ball 29 times for a combined 109 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per attempt. On the defensive end, they allowed 79 rushing yards on 27 carries (2.9 yards per attempt) and conceded 16 completions from 35 passes for 170 yards, with a completion rate of 45.7%.
This season, the Lions have accumulated 1,460 total yards, achieving 47 first downs while facing 24 penalties that totaled 171 yards. In terms of scoring, they have netted 9 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns, with only 2 turnovers to date. Offensively, they rank 6th in the NFL with an average of 139.0 rushing yards per game, scoring an impressive 34.3 points per contest.
Defensively, the Lions rank 15th in the league, allowing 22.0 points per game. They are conceding 3.8 yards per rush and an average of 94.0 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing defense, the Lions have given up 796 yards, ranking 13th in the NFL, allowing an average of 199.0 passing yards with a completion percentage of 62.7%. Overall, they are surrendering 293.0 total yards per game, placing them 12th in the league, and they have allowed 7 passing touchdowns alongside 4 rushing touchdowns, totaling 376 yards given up on the ground this season.
The Bengals enter this game with a record of 2-2. Their last match ended with a disappointing 28-3 defeat against the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Jake Browning finished the game with 125 yards on 14 completions out of 25 attempts, yielding a QB rating of 69.6 while avoiding interceptions, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Running back Chase Brown had 10 carries for 40 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Ja’Marr Chase was a key target, making 5 receptions for 23 yards (4.6 yards per reception). Cincinnati’s rushing attack averaged 3.5 yards per carry, totaling 53 yards on 15 attempts. They were limited to 159 total yards for the game while executing 40 plays (4.0 yards per play). The Bengals’ pass defense allowed a completion rate of 69.0%, giving up 326 yards on 29 completions out of 42 attempts, while their run defense conceded 186 yards on 38 attempts (4.9 yards per rush).
In terms of scoring, the Bengals are currently ranked 30th in the league with an average of 15.3 points per game. For the season, they have passed for a total of 621 yards, averaging just 155.3 yards per game, also sitting at 30th in the league. Their rushing game averages 50.0 yards, with a total of 200 rushing yards this season, ranking them last with an average of 205.3 total yards per game. The Cincinnati offense has been penalized for 172 total yards on 25 infractions, placing them 24th overall in penalties. They have committed 5 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles while securing 33 first downs as a team.
Defensively, they have conceded 8 passing touchdowns plus an average of 262.0 passing yards per game, ranking 30th in the league. The Bengals have surrendered 543 rushing yards (135.8 per game), alongside 5 touchdowns on the ground this season. Their defense has managed to create 5 takeaways so far, while allowing a total of 119 points. Notably, the Bengals’ defense has been on the field for 279 plays, ranking them 31st in the NFL and allowing an average of 29.8 points per game, placing them 27th overall in the league.
Who do you think will win the Lions-Bengals NFL matchup against the spread?
Expert’s Prediction: Back the Lions -10
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