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Detroit Lions 25, Indianapolis Colts 16: final score and stats

Detroit Lions beat Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions 25 to Indianapolis Colts 16, on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions.

NFLSaturday, August 29, 2026
DateAug 29, 2026
Start time1:00 PM ET
VenueLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
TVNFL Net
Attendance64,377

Line score

Team1234T
Detroit Lions6130625
Indianapolis Colts673016

Team comparison

Detroit LionsIndianapolis Colts
Points per game
27.8
20.4
Points allowed per game
23.6
27.7
2-1Record0-2-1
2nd in NFC NorthStanding3rd in AFC South
2-2Road record / home record1-3
WWWWLLast 5LLLLL
W4StreakL5

Team stats

Detroit LionsIndianapolis Colts
1st Downs
25
12
Passing 1st downs
14
9
Rushing 1st downs
10
3
1st downs from penalties
1
0
13-193rd down efficiency1-10
2-24th down efficiency1-3
Total Plays
75
48
Total Yards
356
229
Yards per Play
4.7
4.8
Total Drives
10
10
Passing
170
195
22/30Comp/Att18/32
Yards per pass
5.3
5.7
Interceptions thrown
1
1
2-13Sacks-Yards Lost2-11
Rushing
186
34

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Lions
Kerby Joseph S · Knee - Not Specified
Out
DJ Wonnum LB · Concussion - Concussion
Questionable
D.J. Reed CB · Hip - Not Specified
Questionable
Jacob Saylors RB · Neck - Not Specified
Questionable
Cade Mays C · Ankle - Sprain
Questionable
Indianapolis Colts
Jalen Travis OT · Knee - Not Specified
Doubtful
Justin Walley CB · Knee - Not Specified
Questionable
Akeem Davis-Gaither LB · Knee - Not Specified
Questionable
A.J. Haulcy S · Ankle - Not Specified
Questionable
Mo Alie-Cox TE · Groin - Not Specified
Questionable

Box score

Detroit Lions Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSRTG
Joshua Dobbs15/191286.7200-0129.8
Luke Altmyer7/11555.0012-1338.1
Team22/301706.1212-1397.0

Detroit Lions Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jacob Saylors171005.9022
Trayveon Williams9576.3217
Roydell Williams9232.606
Dominic Lovett155.005
Luke Altmyer221.002
Joshua Dobbs5-1-0.202
Team431864.3222

Detroit Lions Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Lucky Jackson59418.80355
Greg Dortch22211.00152
Tay Martin4164.0165
Malik Cunningham2168.00104
Jacob Saylors2126.0064
Jackson Meeks284.0162
Thomas Gordon177.0073
Zach Horton362.0053
Team221838.323530

Detroit Lions Fumbles

Detroit Lions Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.6200100
Aamaris Brown5100200
Joe Bachie4400000
Keith Abney II4400100
Roger McCreary3200000
Erick Hunter3200000
Amen Ogbongbemiga3100010
Skyler Gill-Howard2211020
Team432722690

Detroit Lions Interceptions

PlayerINTYDSTD
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.120
Team120

Detroit Lions KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Trayveon Williams24924.5250
Jabari Small12424.0240
Dominic Lovett12222.0220
Team49523.8250

Detroit Lions PuntReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Greg Dortch12020.0200
Team12020.0200

Detroit Lions Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Jake Bates0/00.001/31
Team0/00.001/31

Detroit Lions Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jack Fox15252.00052
Team15252.00052

Indianapolis Colts Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSRTG
Anthony Richardson Sr.7/10808.0001-593.8
Easton Stick8/15785.2001-668.2
Riley Leonard3/7486.9010-026.8
Team18/321956.4012-1162.7

Indianapolis Colts Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Seth McGowan4205.0010
DJ Giddens284.016
Riley Leonard331.002
Easton Stick122.002
Ulysses Bentley IV210.501
Anthony Richardson Sr.100.000
Anderson Castle100.000
Team14342.4110

Indianapolis Colts Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Anthony Gould45112.80258
Deion Burks3279.00145
Keenan Allen12424.00241
Eli Pancol12222.00223
Ulysses Bentley IV2199.50123
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine11717.00172
Coleman Owen11212.00121
Raylen Sharpe2126.0074
Team1820611.402532

Indianapolis Colts Fumbles

Indianapolis Colts Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Tim Smith7300010
Rob Carter Jr.6611010
Jonathan Owens6400000
Cam Taylor-Britt6400000
Bryce Boettcher6400000
Hunter Wohler5400110
Austin Ajiake4201000
Jaylahn Tuimoloau4200000
Team824823460

Indianapolis Colts Interceptions

PlayerINTYDSTD
Sauce Gardner180
Team180

Indianapolis Colts KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
DJ Giddens13030.0300
Ashton Dulin12424.0240
Seth McGowan12323.0230
Team37725.7300

Indianapolis Colts Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Blake Grupe2/2100.0461/17
Spencer Shrader1/1100.0600/03
Team3/3100.0601/110

Indianapolis Colts Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Rigoberto Sanchez29547.50150
Team29547.50150

Recent form

Nov 8, 2026 · at Miami DolphinsW 19-9
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota VikingsW 19-15
Oct 25, 2026 · vs Green Bay PackersW 20-17
Oct 11, 2026 · at Arizona CardinalsW 45-21
Oct 4, 2026 · at Carolina PanthersL 26-32
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Dallas CowboysL 23-27
Nov 1, 2026 · at Jacksonville JaguarsL 7-42
Oct 25, 2026 · at Minnesota VikingsL 10-16
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tennessee TitansL 20-26
Oct 11, 2026 · at Pittsburgh SteelersL 22-34

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

Detroit Lions won, 25-16, on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts?

Detroit Lions 25, Indianapolis Colts 16.

Where is Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts played?

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN.

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