Igwebuike's late TD, 2-point stop lead Lions past Indy 27-26
— The Detroit Lions couldn't quibble with much Saturday.
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
27
Indianapolis Colts
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| IND | 3 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 63,653 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 19-9 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | W 19-15 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 20-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | L 26-32 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:38 27-26
Samson Nacua 26 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:03 27-20
Godwin Igwebuike 2 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:41 20-20
Dezmon Patmon 50 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Jake Verity Kick)
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Touchdown 9:31 20-13
Tom Kennedy 10 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 13-13
Tom Kennedy 5 Yd pass from David Blough (Austin Seibert Kick)
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Touchdown 1:55 6-13
Mike Strachan 15 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Jake Verity Kick)
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Field Goal 6:28 6-6
Jake Verity 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:36 6-3
Austin Seibert 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:28 3-3
Jake Verity 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:40 3-0
Austin Seibert 28 Yd Field Goal
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DET
1 play, -1 yard, 0:38 · End of Game
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IND 0:38
11 plays, 72 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:38 27-26
Samson Nacua 26 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DET 4:03
18 plays, 85 yards, 9:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:03 27-20
Godwin Igwebuike 2 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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IND 13:35
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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DET 1:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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IND 2:35
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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DET 4:35
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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IND 6:41
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:41 20-20
Dezmon Patmon 50 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Jake Verity Kick)
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DET 9:31
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:31 20-13
Tom Kennedy 10 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Riley Patterson Kick)
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IND 12:59
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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DET
12 plays, 54 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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IND 1:55
6 plays, 55 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 13-13
Tom Kennedy 5 Yd pass from David Blough (Austin Seibert Kick)
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Touchdown 1:55 6-13
Mike Strachan 15 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Jake Verity Kick)
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DET 4:56
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:32 · Missed FG
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IND 6:28
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:28 6-6
Jake Verity 40 Yd Field Goal
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DET 7:18
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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IND 8:31
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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DET 10:36
11 plays, 51 yards, 5:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:36 6-3
Austin Seibert 40 Yd Field Goal
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IND 1:28
11 plays, 64 yards, 6:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:28 3-3
Jake Verity 26 Yd Field Goal
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DET 7:40
14 plays, 60 yards, 7:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:40 3-0
Austin Seibert 28 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
DET
IND
24
1st Downs
13
11
Passing 1st downs
13
13
Rushing 1st downs
0
0
1st downs from penalties
0
10-17
3rd down efficiency
7-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
73
Total Plays
49
332
Total Yards
291
4.5
Yards per Play
5.9
10
Total Drives
9
158
Passing
261
28/37
Comp/Att
21/28
4.0
Yards per pass
8.4
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-14
174
Rushing
30
33
Rushing Attempts
18
5.3
Yards per rush
1.7
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
3-25
Penalties
4-30
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:55
Possession
25:05
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Mo Alie-Cox Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Jaylon Carlies Questionable
- Riley Leonard Out
- Justin Walley Out
Detroit Lions
- Jacob Saylors Out
- Mekhi Wingo Out
- DJ Wonnum Out
- Cade Mays Out
- Jackson Meeks Out
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