Lions secure 25-16 victory over Colts in preseason finale
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Detroit Lions completed their NFL preseason with a 25-16 victory against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Josh Dobbs led the Lions with 128 passing yards and two touchdown passes, solidifying his position in the ongoing backup quarterback competition. Running back Jacob Saylors topped the ground game with 100 rushing yards, and receiver Lucky Jackson contributed nearly 100 receiving yards. Defensively, Skyler Gill-Howard recorded a sack, while Ennis Rakestraw Jr. intercepted a pass after struggling earlier in the game. Fans and media shared varied reactions on social media to player performances and roster implications following the game.
- •Lions finish preseason with a 25-16 win over Colts.
- •Josh Dobbs passed for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Jacob Saylors rushed for 100 yards in the game.
- •Skyler Gill-Howard had a sack and contributed defensively.
- •Ennis Rakestraw Jr. recorded an interception after earlier struggles.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason finale vs. Colts
- 8:49 PMPrideofdetroit.com — 5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason finale vs. Colts - Pride Of Detroit
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lions fans, media react to NFL preseason finale vs. Colts
"Here's how Lions fans and media reacted to Detroit's NFL preseason finale at the Indianapolis Colts.
"Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale win over the Colts.
"Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale win over the Colts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:49 PM5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason finale vs. Colts
Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale win over the Colts.
- Prideofdetroit.comAug 29, 2026, 8:49 PM5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason finale vs. Colts - Pride Of Detroit
Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale win over the Colts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:22 PMLions fans, media react to NFL preseason finale vs. Colts
Here's how Lions fans and media reacted to Detroit's NFL preseason finale at the Indianapolis Colts.
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