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Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 5 Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions game, Sunday, Oct. 5.

The NFL season continues with the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Detroit Lions Sunday. Start time, where to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

You can listen to the Bengals vs. Lions live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 226 (Cincinnati Bengals) and 382 (Detroit Lions). Football fans in the local markets can listen to the game on 700WLW, ESPN 1530, and 102.7 WEBN for the Bengals and WXYT-FM 97.1 for the Lions.

Meanwhile, it's been rough sledding for the Bengals since losing quarterback Joe Burrow to a turf toe injury. Cincinnati has been outscored 68-13 in the first two starts under backup quarterback Jake Browning. The offense hasn't been very productive, which has limited the production of the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 4 Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns game, Sunday, Sept. 28.

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Learn more > The Lions eye a fourth straight victory when they take on the Bengals on Sunday afternoon.

The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Cincinnati Bengals , led by quarterback Jake Browning, on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio