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.

Detroit’s 2025 offense roared to a franchise-record 174 points in five games, pacing the NFL with 22 TDs through Week 5 as John Morton steers the ship after Ben Johnson’s departure. Jared Goff is driving MVP buzz, while David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs form a dynamic backfield that’s produced TDs in tandem. The Week 5 win over Cincinnati underscored the leap, and the looming Chiefs-Jaguars matchup on Monday night keeps the league’s pace in focus for fantasy managers.

Fantasy takeaways center on sustained scoring, dependable quarterback play, and a backfield with high touchdown upside. As Detroit’s rhythm remains intact, Goff’s efficiency and the Montgomery-Gibbs duo offer solid floor and ceiling against upcoming schedules, even as speculation swirls about coaching changes and how the Lions will adapt to future matchups.

Detroit rolled to a 37-24 win over Cincinnati, extending its streak to four. David Montgomery produced a dual-threat night, rushing for a TD and tossing a TD on a wildcat play, while Jared Goff threw three scores. Jahmyr Gibbs added a TD run, Amon-Ra St. Brown reached 100 receiving yards, and Sam LaPorta logged a 92-yard day with a TD as Detroit stayed unbeaten in the early going.

The Bengals fought back behind Jake Browning’s three TD passes and Ja’Marr Chase’s big plays, including a 65-yard score, but Cincinnati couldn’t overcome turnovers and a slow start. Burrow’s toe injury lingered, and Cincinnati slid to 2-3 as Detroit seized control early and held on late.

Detroit rolled past Cincinnati 37-24, extending its AFC North tour while Browning battled in Burrow’s absence. Sam LaPorta sparked the attack with a 97-yard receiving day and an early TD, Amik Robertson sealed a turnover after stepping in for DJ Reed, and Jared Goff delivered efficient throws despite a makeshift line. David Montgomery enjoyed a homecoming multi-TD performance, and Amon-Ra St. Brown logged 100 yards as Detroit seized control early and never relinquished it. Cincinnati could not sustain drives against the Lions’ pressure and playmaking.