Detroit
Lions
2-0
38
FINAL
39
Indianapolis
Colts
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 39-38. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standings early in the season, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Dylan Raiola was the star of the show for Indianapolis, throwing for an impressive 360 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Lions' defense. Jahmyr Gibbs put up a strong performance for Detroit, rushing for 117 yards, while Jameson Williams lit up the field with 196 receiving yards, making significant contributions to his team's offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Colts managed to contain the Lions just enough to secure the win, with Bryce Boettcher leading the charge with five total tackles. The turning point of the game came when Laiatu Latu recorded a crucial sack, disrupting the Lions' momentum and allowing Indianapolis to maintain their slim lead in the final moments. Ultimately, it was the Colts' timely defensive plays that made the difference in this tightly contested affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 360 | 5 | 0 | 136.4 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 261 | 5 | 0 | 156.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 117 | 7.8 | 20 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 42 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 179 | 44.8 | 122 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 51 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 43 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Corbo | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Owen Long | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Thornton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arion Carter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |

