Detroit's Calvin Johnson, right, makes the first of his two receptions in front of Cincinnati's Marvin White. The Lions won, 27-26, Thursday in Detroit.

Detroit ? Calvin Johnson shrugged his shoulders when asked about the only two passes thrown his way, both of which he caught, giving a glimpse of what’s to come from the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft.

Johnson had two receptions for 45 yards late in the first half to set up a score and the Detroit Lions rallied late to beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-26, on Thursday night in the exhibition opener for both teams.

The 6-foot-5, 239-pound receiver displayed his speed and savvy on his first catch, sprinting and settling into a spot behind a cornerback and in front of a safety. On the next play, Johnson used his body and leaping ability to shield first-round pick Leon Hall for a 21-yard reception that was the second and final ball thrown to him.

“That’s my job – go get the ball,” he said. “People expect me to make plays.”

Cowboys 23, Colts 10

Irving, Texas – Tony Romo and Keith Davis kept Wade Phillips smiling during his first game coaching the Cowboys.

The replacement for Bill Parcells, Phillips was jovial as ever taking his place on the home sideline at Texas Stadium long before kickoff. His mood only improved seeing Romo complete 10 of 11 passes while leading two long scoring drives and watching Davis intercept a tipped pass and return it 41 yards for a touchdown.

Of course, this is only preseason so don’t read too much into things. But Phillips and the Cowboys will take it.