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NFL · Week 7 · October 28, 2001 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions: 2001 Week 7 Recap

Bengals defeat Lions 31–27 in Week 7

J.Kitna led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 31–27 Week 7 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 31 4–3 Winner
Final 31–27
Detroit Lions 27 0–6
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
31–27
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 22–16 Detroit Lions
Top passer
C. Batch
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Kitna
Game date
October 28, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • J.Kitna 17/33 · 215 YDS · 3 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Delontae Scott
    Delontae Scott 6 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Dillon 27 CAR · 184 YDS · 2 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • D.Sloan 4 REC · 34 YDS · 2 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Foster 4 REC · 60 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Schlesinger 4 CAR · 25 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 31–27 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 22–16 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Kitna
Top passer
C. Batch
Biggest EPA play
(14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-10-28

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 31–27 on 2001-10-28. J. Kitna posted a game-high +8.11 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals71537031
Detroit Lions313140027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 14:51TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 96
    Score
    6-0

    (14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 14:37XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-0

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 2:12FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 34
    Score
    7-3

    (2:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:21FG
    JKJ. Kitna

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 62
    Score
    7-3

    (14:21) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to DET 42 for 20 yards (28-R.Rice).

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:06TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    13-3

    (9:06) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 09:00.)

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:00XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-3

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 3:57FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    14-6

    (3:57) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:00TD
    Delontae Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 30
    Score
    20-6

    (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit (#54) Barrett Green injured on play

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:53XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    21-6

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:53XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    21-6

    5-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to DET 0. 80-D.Howard to CIN 9 for 91 yards (26-C.Hall).

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:24TD
    LWL. Warren

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    21-12

    (:24) 25-L.Warren up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:21XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    21-13

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 13:59TD
    DSD. Sloan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    21-19

    (13:59) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-99-O.Gibson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:17FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 21
    Score
    24-19

    (5:17) 5-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 0:39TD
    DSD. Sloan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    24-25

    (:39) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 0:34Safety
    CBC. Batch

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-27

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Batch pass to 25-L.Warren is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Detroit (#51) Raiola eligible on play

  17. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 8:10TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    30-27

    (8:10) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 8:06XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    31-27

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.11 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Delontae ScottDelontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Foster · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  6. 6T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

J. Kitna — CIN · Passing

J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+8.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

J. Kitna's top snap (+4.56 EPA): (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit (#54) Barrett Green injured on play

Biggest single play (+7.91 EPA): C. Dillon — (14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.30 EPA/play · -13.11 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.076-0.014
Offensive success rate42.7%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.246-0.305
Rush EPA/play+0.029-0.061
Defensive EPA/play+0.014-0.076
Defensive success rate50.6%57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +6.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -1.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (Q1 14:51)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 9:06)
  • Delontae ScottCincinnati Bengals — Delontae Scott (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Detroit Lions — L. Warren (Q2 0:24)
  • Detroit Lions — D. Sloan (C. Batch pass) (Q3 13:59)
  • Detroit Lions — D. Sloan (C. Batch pass) (Q3 0:39)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (Q4 8:10)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 2:12)
  • Detroit Lions — J. Kitna (Q2 14:21)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 3:57)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers (Q3 5:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 96 (Q1 14:51) — (14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 14:37) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CIN 34 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 15–13. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 62 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to DET 42 for 20 yards (28-R.Rice).; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 09:00.); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 9:00) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit (#54) Barrett Green injured on play; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:53) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CIN 30 (Q2 1:53) — 5-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to DET 0. 80-D.Howard to CIN 9 for 91 yards (26-C.Hall).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 25-L.Warren up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:21) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 13:59) — (13:59) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-99-O.Gibson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 5-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 0:39) — (:39) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:34) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Batch pass to 25-L.Warren is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Detroit (#51) Raiola eligible on play.

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:06) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 14:51) — (14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.4% · EPA +7.91]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 10-C.Batch pass intended for 87-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at 50. 31-D.Williams to DET 34 for 16 yards (66-B.Stai). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.76]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan to CIN 6 for 26 yards (27-A.Hawkins, 95-S.Foley). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +2.49]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 10-C.Batch pass intended for 25-L.Warren INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Smith at CIN 36. 90-J.Smith to DET 43 for 21 yards (25-L.Warren). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.23]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 45-K.Schulz at DET 17. 45-K.Schulz to DET 20 for 3 yards (63-M.Goff). PENALTY on DET, Personal Foul, 10 yards, enforced at DET 20. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 14:51) — (14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.4% · EPA +7.91]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 10-C.Batch pass intended for 25-L.Warren INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Smith at CIN 36. 90-J.Smith to DET 43 for 21 yards (25-L.Warren). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.23]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) 10-C.Batch sacked at DET 24 for -6 yards (56-B.Simmons). FUMBLES (56-B.Simmons), RECOVERED by CIN-55-R.Wilson at DET 22. 55-R.Wilson to DET 22 for no gain (25-L.Warren). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -5.36]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit (#54) Barrett Green injured on play [WPA +5.9% · EPA +4.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 14:51 · DET 96 · Score 6-0
    (14:51) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 14:37 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 2:12 · CIN 34 · Score 7-3
    (2:12) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:21 · DET 62 · Score 7-3
    (14:21) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to DET 42 for 20 yards (28-R.Rice).
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:06 · DET 8 · Score 13-3
    (9:06) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 09:00.)
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · DET 2 · Score 14-3
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  7. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 3:57 · CIN 6 · Score 14-6
    (3:57) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · DET 30 · Score 20-6
    (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit (#54) Barrett Green injured on play
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · DET 2 · Score 21-6
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · CIN 30 · Score 21-6
    5-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to DET 0. 80-D.Howard to CIN 9 for 91 yards (26-C.Hall).
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · CIN 1 · Score 21-12
    (:24) 25-L.Warren up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · CIN 2 · Score 21-13
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
  13. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 13:59 · CIN 1 · Score 21-19
    (13:59) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-99-O.Gibson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 5:17 · DET 21 · Score 24-19
    (5:17) 5-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  15. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 0:39 · CIN 1 · Score 24-25
    (:39) 10-C.Batch pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 0:34 · CIN 2 · Score 24-27
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Batch pass to 25-L.Warren is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Detroit (#51) Raiola eligible on play
  17. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:10 · DET 1 · Score 30-27
    (8:10) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:06 · DET 2 · Score 31-27
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions on 2001-10-28?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 31-27 in Week 7, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 15, Detroit Lions 13; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 31, Detroit Lions 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 14:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 9:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — D. Scott (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 2:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Warren (Q2 0:24) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Sloan (C. Batch pass) (Q3 13:59) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Sloan (C. Batch pass) (Q3 0:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q4 8:10) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 2:12, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Kitna (Q2 14:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 3:57, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 5:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 46.5% completion, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -13.11 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.5% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.56 EPA): (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit (#54) Barrett Green injured on play.

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L