Lions Open Preseason Against Cincinnati Bengals

The Lions open the preseason tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field.  Quarterback Jon Kitna will be able to throw to first round draft pick Calvin Johnson for the first time in a game.  Former Michigan cornerback Leon Hall is expected to see action for the Bengals, who drafted him in the first round.  Detroit is coming off a 3-and-13 regular season, while Cincinnati was 8-and-8 in 2006.  The teams have met 33 times in the preseason overall, with the Bengals holding the advantage 18-15.  Kickoff at Ford Field is 7:30 p.m.