{
  "id": 830891,
  "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-830891",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T02:29:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/08/13/joe-burrow-starts-and-backup-joe-flacco-throws-a-td-pass-as-bengals-beat-lions-16-14"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joe Flacco stepped in for Joe Burrow in relief, contributing to the Cincinnati Bengals' 16-14 victory over the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener. Evan McPherson kicked a total of three field goals, while backup quarterback Flacco contributed to the win with a touchdown pass. Burrow started the game, tossing a 16-yard strike down the middle to Ja’Marr Chase on the Bengals' second offensive play. Cincinnati's defense also played a crucial role, committing just one turnover throughout the game. The Lions, on the other hand, struggled with turnovers and a sloppy offense, leading to their loss.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}