Overview

• Cincinnati fell to 2-3 with a 37-24 home loss to the Lions as Jake Browning threw three interceptions in the first 31 minutes before three late touchdowns.
• Head coach Zac Taylor reiterated confidence in Browning and said the staff will evaluate the position like any other after the turnover-filled stretch.
• NFL Network reported the Bengals have not held trade discussions for veteran starters such as Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.
• Browning has eight interceptions in four games and ranks near the bottom of ESPN’s QBR since taking over, contrasting with his 4-3 run in 2023.
• Joe Burrow is recovering from turf-toe surgery and is expected out until at least mid-December, with Brett Rypien active behind Browning and Mike White and Sean Clifford providing depth.