In a game that may have been a little too close for comfort down the stretch, the Detroit Lions still handled business Sunday at Paycor Stadium, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 37-24.
With the win, the Lions have now rattled off four straight victories following their Week 1 debacle in Green Bay.
Detroit (4-1) benefitted from a lights-out performance by its defense, which intercepted Bengals quarterback Jake Browning three times.
Quarterback Jared Goff finished 19-of-23 for 258 yards and three touchdowns. However, his streak of not being sacked came to an end, as the Bengals managed to bring him down four times.
Cincinnati native David Montgomery had a big day as well, finishing with two touchdowns -- one rushing and one receiving -- a nod to his high school quarterback days.
Here’s a look at what’s being said nationally after the Lions’ fourth consecutive victory:
David Montgomery dominates in his hometown as Lions beat Bengals 37-24 -- Associated Press
Lions-Bengals: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery tie NFL record in win vs. Bengals -- The Athletic
Bengals’ flea-flicker try vs. Lions has a chaotic ending -- NFL.com
Isaac TeSlaa’s second NFL TD comes with a snow-angel celebration in Cincy -- NFL.com
Jake Browning’s three interceptions hand Lions a big win over Bengals -- Pro Football Talk
Fox analyst Rob Gronkowski expects Lions-Bengals to get out of hand in second half -- Yahoo Sports
Lions QB Jared Goff Ties NFL Record on Sunday -- Athlon Sports
Ja’Marr Chase, Jameson Williams swap jerseys after Lions’ win vs Bengals -- Cincinnati Inquirer
RECAP: Bengals fall 37-24 to Lions -- Cincy Jungle
Detroit Lions fans out in droves for road game at Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 5 -- Herald Tribune
Cincinnati Bengals give too little, too late in 37-24 loss to Detroit Lions -- WCPO 9 Cincinnati
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