The Detroit Lions defeated the Indianapolis Colts 25–16 in the 2026 NFL preseason.
The game was played on August 29, 2026, the final Saturday of preseason Week 3. Detroit scored 25 points and Indianapolis scored 16, giving the Lions a nine-point victory.
The contest was one of the last preseason games before teams finalized their regular-season rosters. Detroit and Indianapolis are both members of the NFC and AFC respectively, so the matchup was an interconference exhibition game.
The result should not be confused with the Lions’ other preseason games or with a regular-season meeting between the franchises. Because preseason lineups often include backups and players competing for roster places, the final score is only one part of how coaches evaluate the game.