{
  "id": 829149,
  "title": "Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/joe-burrow-starts-and-backup-joe-flacco-throws-a-td-pass-as-bengals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T02:27:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joe-burrow-starts-backup-joe-022747273.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cincinnati Bengals defeated Detroit Lions 16-14 in a preseason opener on Thursday night. Joe Flacco came in as a backup and threw a touchdown pass, while Evan McPherson kicked three field goals. The Bengals' first-string quarterback, Joe Burrow, played for a limited time, going 5 of 6 for 39 yards. The Lions didn't play most of their starters, with offensive tackle Blake Miller getting all 33 snaps in the first half. Offensive tackle Blake Miller made an appearance, playing all 33 snaps. Backup quarterback Josh Johnson completed 10 of 19 passes for 84 yards.",
  "summary": "Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor got his starters at least three plays.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}