Detroit dropped their 2026 preseason opener 16-14 to the Cincinnati Bengals, but wins and losses don't matter in August — performances do. Ahmed Hassanein was without question the most impactful player on either side of the ball — sacking Burrow on his very first NFL snap, then adding a strip sack to finish with two sacks, a forced fumble and four tackles. Meanwhile UDFA quarterback Luke Altmyer showed promise before some inexperience crept in late, and Isaac TeSlaa struggled with two costly drops that killed promising drives. Tyler and Kyle break down the rookie performances that have them excited heading into the regular season, then play Fact or Fiction on the biggest Lions storylines heading into 2026.

The Grit-Iron Report is Detroit's loudest, most passionate sports podcast — Lions first, all Detroit, no apologies. Hosts Tyler and Kyle ...