Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 37–24 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jared Goff
- Top passer
- Jake Browning
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2025-10-05
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Cincinnati Bengals 37–24 on 2025-10-05. Jared Goff posted a game-high +11.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 37 | |
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1

Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +11.64 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 2

Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 3
A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 4

Andrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 5

Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play - 6

Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 7

Isaac TeSlaa · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play - 8

D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 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
Jared Goff — DET · Passing
Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+11.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
Jared Goff's top snap (-5.30 EPA): (4:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at CIN 39 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], touched at CIN 26, RECOVERED by CIN-55-L.Wilson at CIN 28. The Replay Official reviewed the fumb
Biggest single play (+6.75 EPA): Jake Browning — (10:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jake Browning led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.49 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 27 dropbacks · 70.4% completion · +15.9% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +11.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | -0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.4% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.465 | +0.010 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.130 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 45.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.19 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -1.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +14.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) 
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (D.J. Montgomery pass) 
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Jared Goff pass) 
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery 
Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Jake Browning pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Jake Browning pass) 
Detroit Lions — Isaac TeSlaa (Jared Goff pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Jake Browning pass)
Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:50) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 5-D.Montgomery. 5-D.Montgomery pass short middle to 89-B.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:16) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-E.McPherson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 0-J.Gibbs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 11:25) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 5:43) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 21–9. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Hutchinson].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 14:51) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 64 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 10:22) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-I.TeSlaa for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 5:14) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 3:01) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 93 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-D.Barnes)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at CIN 39 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], touched at CIN 26, RECOVERED by CIN-55-L.Wilson at CIN 28. The Replay Offici
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:49) — (14:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Robertson at CIN 19. 21-A.Robertson to CIN 17 for 2 yards (1-J.Chase).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Anzalone at CIN 42. 34-A.Anzalone pushed ob at CIN 28 for 14 yards (1-J.Chase).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta to CIN 22 for 22 yards (22-G.Stone).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-E.McPherson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Anzalone at CIN 42. 34-A.Anzalone pushed ob at CIN 28 for 14 yards (1-J.Chase).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at CIN 39 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], touched at CIN 26, RECOVERED by CIN-55-L.Wilson at CIN 28. The Replay Offici
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:49) — (14:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Robertson at CIN 19. 21-A.Robertson to CIN 17 for 2 yards (1-J.Chase).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:57 · CIN 10 · Score 6-0
(10:57) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:50 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:19 · CIN 3 · Score 13-0
(12:19) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 5-D.Montgomery. 5-D.Montgomery pass short middle to 89-B.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:16 · CIN 15 · Score 14-0
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DET 32 · Score 14-3
(:03) 2-E.McPherson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 14-3
END QUARTER 2
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:32 · CIN 20 · Score 20-3
(11:32) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 0-J.Gibbs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · CIN 15 · Score 21-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:48 · CIN 8 · Score 27-3
(5:48) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:43 · CIN 15 · Score 28-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DET 15 · Score 28-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Hutchinson].
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · DET 15 · Score 28-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · DET 64 · Score 28-16
(10:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:22 · DET 15 · Score 28-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:19 · CIN 12 · Score 34-17
(5:19) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-I.TeSlaa for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:14 · CIN 15 · Score 35-17
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · DET 2 · Score 35-23
(3:05) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:01 · DET 15 · Score 35-24
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 1:54 · DET 93 · Score 37-24
(1:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (55-D.Barnes).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2025-10-05?
The Detroit Lions beat the Cincinnati Bengals 37-24 in Week 5, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 9, Cincinnati Bengals 21; Final: Detroit Lions 37, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q1 10:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (D. Montgomery pass) (Q2 12:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q3 11:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q3 5:48) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Browning pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Browning pass) (Q4 10:31) Detroit Lions touchdown — I. TeSlaa (J. Goff pass) (Q4 5:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Browning pass) (Q4 3:05) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.1% completion, +0.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.49 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 70.4% completion, +15.9% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +11.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-5.30 EPA): (4:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at CIN 39 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], touched at CIN 26, RECOVERED by CIN-55-L.Wilson at CIN 2.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L