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August 29, 2026 β’ Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions (2-1) takes on Indianapolis Colts (0-2-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Indianapolis Colts
Home Side
Record
0-2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DET
|
6 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 25 |
|
IND
|
6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
11:57
Blake Grupe 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:33
Blake Grupe 36 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:44
Trayveon Williams 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates PAT Failed)
Score
6:49
Jackson Meeks 6 Yd pass from Joshua Dobbs (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
2:53
DJ Giddens 6 Yd Rush (Blake Grupe Kick)
Score
0:08
Tay Martin 2 Yd pass from Joshua Dobbs (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
4:47
Spencer Shrader 60 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:25
Trayveon Williams 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates PAT Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 74%
Detroit Lions
VS
26%
Indianapolis Colts
Projected Score
DET 28
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IND 27
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Detroit Lions scoring offense has an edge over Indianapolis Colts defense.
- Detroit Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
- Detroit Lions aerial attack exposes Indianapolis Colts secondary.
- Detroit Lions controls the trenches in the run game.
Detroit Lions
STAT
Indianapolis Colts
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Indianapolis Colts plays on familiar turf at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions scoring offense has an edge over Indianapolis Colts defense.
Why Indianapolis Colts Could Win
Indianapolis Colts will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Detroit Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
64,377
Closing Odds
Line: IND -1.5 | O/U: 36.5
Team Leaders
Detroit Lions Leaders
Luke Altmyer
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jahmyr Gibbs
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tarik Black
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Indianapolis Colts Leaders
Daniel Jones
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ulysses Bentley IV
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keenan Allen
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (47.7%)
Indianapolis Colts (52.3%)
Total Submissions: 51 circles
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