Lions visit Cincinnati on a 4:15 ET slate with Detroit riding a three-game win streak. Hutchinson is a pure game-wrecker who could tilt the edge against Amarius Mims, while Cincinnati eyes a bounce-back after road losses to Vikings and Broncos. The Lions’ backfield duo, Montgomery and Gibbs, supply a dangerous ground-and-pass threat, with Amon-Ra St. Brown as the trusted target and Jared Goff’s efficient distribution fueling daily fantasy upside. Expect big sacks for Hutchinson, steady floor from Readers in the middle, and a tactical battle that could swing on big plays in the run game.

The Bengals must rebound on Monday Night Football in Denver, demanding sharper protection and a more explosive passing attack. Orlando Brown Jr. faces a stern test against Denver’s edge pressure, while Tee Higgins is asked to reclaim top-Receiver status as Ja’Marr Chase draws Patrick Surtain. Dax Hill remains a disruptive defender who could swing momentum with a timely play. Cincinnati needs a cleaner run game and fewer turnovers to pair with a sharper aerial attack.

Higgins, paid like a number-one target, has struggled early, and the unit’s success hinges on him generating yards against Denver’s rookie coverage duo Barron and Moss. A return to last season’s efficiency against the Broncos would firm up the path to victory, especially if Brown steadies the line and Hill keeps delivering big plays on defense, giving Cincinnati a real shot on the road.

Bengals lean on Browning as Burrow’s toe injury pushes the offense into a cautious, grow-and-go mode, while Al Golden reshapes the defense for third downs. The plan centers on balance between rush and coverage, with Stewart’s health uncertain and Ossai/Myles Murphy ready to step up. Cincinnati has forced turnovers early, but must tighten third-down execution to sustain the 2-0 start.

Turnovers remain the defense’s identity, led by Hill and Battle, even as the offense searches for rhythm. A matchup with Minnesota looms, making a quick, cohesive unit critical as the young DBs and Hendrickson keep pressuring Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars’ scheme, hoping to ride momentum through Burrow’s absence.