Lions hold on to beat the Bengals in a game that seemed like a microcosm of last year with all the defensive injuries at the end. Until our DBs started dropping like flies, we held Chase and Higgins in check. After…well…

Offensive MVP: I’m going with David Montgomery. 18 carries for 65 yards and a TD, PLUS a passing TD. Quite the welcome home party for Monty.

Defensive MVP: The real MVP is Jake Browning, the Bengals’ QB, who was just gifting us with interceptions and bad throws all around. But I’ll go with Derrick Barnes. 8 tackles (2nd on the team) plus a sack for a safety to put the game away.

The Lions are now 4-1 and atop the NFC North standings.