Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday, October 5 at 4:25 PM

FOX

CIN

Cincinnati Bengals

Kickoff (ET)

Sunday, October 5 at 4:25 PM

Stage

Week 5 • Sunday

Broadcast

FOX

Status

Kickoff Today

Instant storylines

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Storyline

Sunday spotlight

Detroit Lions visit Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5. Kickoff is set for Sunday, October 5 at 4:25 PM on FOX.

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Momentum watch

The Cincinnati Bengals host a key conference matchup. Keep an eye on scripted drives early — whoever controls the first two possessions often dictates pace.

Fantasy

Fantasy lens

Stack skill players tied to red-zone roles. Cincinnati Bengals feature as the home favorite, making their RB/TE options valuable pivots. Monitor inactives 90 minutes before kickoff for final lineup tweaks.

Timeline

Pregame Prep

Inactives drop 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Perfect window to lock fantasy rosters and props.

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Kickoff

Sunday, October 5 at 4:25 PM

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Halftime adjustments

Expect scripted counters and condensed formations as coordinators settle in.

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Final whistle

Full recap, fantasy fallout, and social buzz roll in here once the clock hits :00.

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