Detroit with a balanced attack rode Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery to a 37-24 win over Cincinnati, riding tight ends Sam LaPorta and Isaac TeSlaa and a defensive trio of takeaways to seize control early. Cincinnati’s Browning was hounded, and the Lions built a 28-3 cushion before the late Bengals rally. Detroit’s win puts them at 4-1 ahead of a primetime test at Kansas City, while Decker’s absence exposed the O-line as the unit eyes renewed protection for Goff.

Ja'Marr Chase piled up 6 catches for 110 yards with 2 TDs, yet Cincinnati faltered in a 3rd straight defeat, leaving the Bengals at 2-3 and chasing answers on offense. Chase called for leadership changes to start with Zac Taylor, stressing the need to jump-start production before halftime as turnovers and a tepid defense keep derailing progress. ESPN’s FPI pegs Cincinnati at a 9% playoff shot, the worst among 2-3 clubs, underscoring a fantasy landscape where Chase remains a heavy target but the offense is a roller-coaster.

Offensively, Cincinnati’s issues run deeper than one game: 11 turnovers on the season tops the league and the defense hasn’t carried the burden since Week 1. Browning’s three turnovers didn’t help, and the defense allowed six yards per play and too many first downs, leaving the unit out of position to sustain momentum. The spread of the struggle suggests a contested path to production in upcoming weeks, even for a player as explosive as Chase.

For fantasy managers, Chase’s ceiling remains high, but the immediate risk-reward balance tilts with the offense’s instability. rostering him requires balancing the likelihood of another multi-score game against the probability of a stalling attack in future drives. The Bengals’ path to relevance is a complete team turnaround, something the fantasy lens should track closely as the schedule tightens.

Bengals cling to Browning amid an 11-turnover skid, with three interceptions in the Detroit loss and a 0-3 mark in starts this season. Cincinnati eyes a test vs. Green Bay while coach Zac Taylor previews personnel tweaks but backs Browning’s ability to win games.

Chase and Higgins supplied late TDs to gloss the score, but the offense remains a risk in fantasy. ESPN’s playoff odds sit under 10% as Cincinnati tries to reset, protect the ball, and find a clearer path in a challenging schedule.