The Bengals host the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13 at Paycor Stadium. Here are five things to know going into the game:1. Who will play and how much? AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementCloseCincinnati Bengals: Burrow still ranks among best QBs in NFL*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Chase Brown among middle tier of NFL running backs*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Receiving corps looking for more production in 2026*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Offensive line looking to continue climb in 2026*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Overhauled defensive line caught attentionAdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Linebackers expected to make leap in Year 2*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Are the safety concerns a thing of the past? *Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveCincinnati Bengals: Depth improved at cornerback*Facebook*Twitter*WhatsApp*LinkedIn*SMS*Email*Print*Copy article link*SaveHow do the Bengals position groups stack up against the rest of the NFL? Those are things the Bengals know they can get with Jones because he's shown that in the past when healthy.