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.

Detroit travels to Cincinnati as a solid favorite, but injuries test the Lions’ secondary. D.J. Reed is out, Terrion Arnold banged up, and Kerby Joseph nursing a knee, meaning Amik Robertson may face Ja’Marr Chase more than expected. Jake Browning taking the helm for Cincinnati heightens the Lions’ pass-rush potential, while Jared Goff should find ample targets behind an efficient start to the season. Jameson Williams could unlock the Lions’ big-play potential, with Amon-Ra St. Brown and the backfield keeping drives alive. BetMGM pegs Detroit around 10.5 points.

In fantasy terms, chase Chase’s shadow and Browning’s limitations could lift Lions’ defenders, but Goff’s efficiency and Williams’ explosive upside give Detroit several viable fantasy week outcomes. If Detroit protects the ball and keeps Chase honest, this matchup could tilt heavily in the Lions’ favor late, with Lions receivers producing steady floor and ceiling in a high-stakes Week 5 edge.