Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

— Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

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