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.

The Detroit offense has surged to an NFL-best 34.3 PPG, riding Jared Goff’s clean decision‑making and Amon‑Ra St. Brown’s league‑leading TD pace to three straight wins. A high‑octane attack sets up Detroit for Week 5.

Cincinnati’s woes persist with Joe Burrow out and Jake Browning struggling, tempering Ja’Marr Chase’s ceiling. Lions bettors sit at -10.5 with an over/under of 49.5, while fantasy managers eye St. Brown and Goff as top options in a shootout‑ready matchup.

Amon-Ra St. Brown surges as Detroit’s 1st-quarter offensive MVP through four games, piling 307 yards on 27 receptions with 6 touchdowns and driving a high-octane attack beside Jared Goff. The streaky breakouts and Morton’s play-calling have Lions fans buzzing, while Sewell remains a pro’s pick for impact but the fantasy narrative centers on St. Brown’s target tide and clutch-landing plays.

With the Lions atop the NFC North after a hot stretch, the offense looks cohesive and explosive against top defenses. St. Brown’s chemistry with Goff anchors a lineup with multiple weapons, making him the season-long focal point for fantasy managers. The question remains: will this pace hold as defenses adjust, or will others join the fold as buy-low/high-sell candidates?

Bottom line for fantasy: St. Brown is the driver right now, but keep an eye on matchups and the evolving balance of Detroit’s attack as the schedule tightens.

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.