Week 12 Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 12 Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Detroit Lions will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Lions are coming off a big win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week 52-6 while the Colts are coming off a 28-27 win over the New York Jets.

Detroit Lions 9-1 vs. Indianapolis Colts 5-6

Date: Sunday, November 24
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
TV Channel: FOX
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Line: Lions -7.5 / O/U: 50.5

2024 Regular Season Stats

Detroit:

2024 Offense (League Rank) 
Total Yards: 394.7 (3)
Passing Yards: 242.5 (6)
Rushing Yards: 152.2 (3)
2024 Defense (League Rank) 
Total Yards Allowed: 327.5 (12)
Passing Yards Allowed: 232.7 (27)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 94.8 (5)
2024 Cumulative Points Scored: 33.6 (1)
2024 Cumulative Points Allowed: 17.7 (5)

Indianapolis:

2024 Offense (League Rank) 
Total Yards: 320.7 (21)
Passing Yards: 202.2 (21)
Rushing Yards: 118.5 (16)
2024 Defense (League Rank) 
Total Yards Allowed: 374.5 (28)
Passing Yards Allowed: 231.5 (26)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 143.1 (28)
2024 Cumulative Points Scored: 21.5 (19)
2024 Cumulative Points Allowed: 22.7 (19)

Series History/All-Time Records

All-time head-to-head record: Indianapolis Leads 22-20-2
Current streak: Indianapolis has won one straight
Last Detroit win: 9/11/2016 (39-35)
Last Indianapolis win: 11/1/2020 (41-21)

2024 Top Players

Detroit Lions

Passing: Jared Goff – 197-270, 2492 yards, 20-9 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs – 133 ATT, 796 YDS, 8 TD
Receiving: Amon-Ra St. Brown – 65 REC, 685 YDS, 9 TD
Tackles: Jack Campbell – 78 (40-38)
Sacks: Aidan Hutchinson – 7.5
Interceptions: Kerby Joseph – 7

Indianapolis Colts

Passing: Anthony Richardson – 79-163, 1230 YDS, 5-7 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Jonathan Taylor – 150 ATT, 673 YDS, 5 TD
Receiving: Alec Pierce – 26 REC, 590 YDS, 4 TD
Tackles: Zaire Franklin – 109 (56-53)
Sacks: Kwity Paye – 5.5
Interceptions: Jaylon Jones – 2

Lions To Watch:

Offense: Running Back – David Montgomery

Montgomery comes into this one facing a rush defense that ranks 28th in the NFL in yards allowed per game, Montgomery is the Lions’ ground and pound up the middle which tires out defenses and opens up the outside explosive plays for Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions could have a big day running the ball against this Colts defense.

Defense: Linebacker – Jack Campbell

Campbell will slide into the role of Alex Anzalone who is out until the playoffs with a broken forearm. Campbell leads the team currently in tackles with 78, look for him to be up to the challenge as he leads the fifth-ranked rush defense against Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson as two potent rushing threats for the Colts.

Bottom Line: On The Road Again

The Lions hit the road against where they are undefeated this season currently at 5-0 and have outscored their opponents 148-88. Look for them to attack a Colt defense that ranks 28th in yards allowed per game, this could be another field day for the Lions offense.

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