Lions rush for 3 scores and use stingy defense to beat Colts 24-6 for 9th straight win
— Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions spent three months scoring at a historic rate.
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
24
Indianapolis Colts
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| IND | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 66,696 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | vs New York Jets | W 31-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:21 24-6
Jake Bates 56 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:19 21-6
Jahmyr Gibbs 5 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 3:34 14-6
David Montgomery 6 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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Field Goal 8:16 7-6
Matt Gay 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:07 7-3
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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Field Goal 8:53 0-3
Matt Gay 27 Yd Field Goal
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DET
7 plays, 43 yards, 4:42 · End of Game
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IND 4:42
6 plays, 46 yards, 1:39 · Downs
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DET 6:21
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:21 24-6
Jake Bates 56 Yd Field Goal
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IND 10:08
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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DET 11:22
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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IND 12:53
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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DET 13:21
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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IND 0:12
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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DET 2:19
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:19 21-6
Jahmyr Gibbs 5 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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IND 7:41
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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DET 9:53
11 plays, 54 yards, 5:07 · Downs
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IND
1 play, -2 yards, 0:12 · End of Half
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DET 0:12
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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IND 1:45
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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DET 3:34
9 plays, 70 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:34 14-6
David Montgomery 6 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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IND 8:16
9 plays, 65 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:16 7-6
Matt Gay 29 Yd Field Goal
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DET 12:07
9 plays, 60 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 7-3
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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IND 1:19
6 plays, 4 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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DET 4:39
7 plays, 24 yards, 4:14 · Punt
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IND 8:53
11 plays, 61 yards, 6:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:53 0-3
Matt Gay 27 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
DET
IND
26
1st Downs
11
15
Passing 1st downs
7
10
Rushing 1st downs
3
1
1st downs from penalties
1
9-15
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
72
Total Plays
49
390
Total Yards
268
5.4
Yards per Play
5.5
10
Total Drives
10
253
Passing
172
26/36
Comp/Att
11/28
6.5
Yards per pass
6.1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
137
Rushing
96
33
Rushing Attempts
21
4.2
Yards per rush
4.6
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
5-45
Penalties
10-75
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
37:01
Possession
22:59
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Questionable
- Anthony Gould Questionable
- Bryce Boettcher Questionable
- Cam Taylor-Britt Injured Reserve
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
Detroit Lions
- Jimmy Rolder Injured Reserve
- Kerby Joseph Out
- D.J. Reed Questionable
- Jacob Saylors Questionable
- Cade Mays Questionable
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