Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 15 · Ford Field
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 41–17 on the road at Ford Field in Week 15 of the 2005 regular season on December 18, 2005.
The 58 combined points were the most in any game of Week 15.
The result moved the Bengals to 11–3 and dropped the Lions to 4–10. It was the Bengals’ fourth straight win. It was the Lions’ fifth straight loss. The Bengals finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Lions finished 2005 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Cincinnati Bengals won 31–27 on October 28, 2001. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 23–13 on December 6, 2009.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Bengals lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2001 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
