The Detroit Lions are the first team since the 2018 Cincinnati Bengals to start the season 4-1 and miss the playoffs

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The Detroit Lions started the season 4-1, then went 4-7 over the last 11 games. The Cincinnati Bengals in 2018 began the season 4-1 but finished 6-10 and did not qualify for the postseason.