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Keenan Allen, DeForest Buckner, Sauce Gardner get in and out of Colts' preseason finale with important plays ahead of 2026 regular season

Keenan Allen had a 24-yard reception, DeForest Buckner hustled for a tackle and Sauce Gardner picked off a pass as the Colts closed out the 2026 preseason on Saturday against the Detroit Lions.

How QBs Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard feel about backup battle standings

The two have both taken snaps in the Colts' three preseason games.

Rookies shine as Colts drop preseason finale to Detroit Lions

Five Colts rookies recorded a forced turnover or takeaway in the loss.

How to watch the Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts on August 29, 2026

TV broadcast, radio and streaming information for Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, August 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET (Preseason week 3).

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Rookies shine as Colts drop preseason finale to Detroit Lions | Instant Reaction

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. They kick off with the kicking battle and whether Blake Grupe or Spencer Shrader have the leg up as roster cutdown day looms. Then, they break down the standout performances from multiple rookies in Saturday's game, with five contributing to turnovers. They also share their QB2 observations and where Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard stand in the backup battle. They then reveal their top three plays of the game.

0:00 Pod Intro
1:50 Kicking battle
8:03 Rookies' dominance
13:08 Quarterback duel
20:56 Three biggest plays of the game
34:46 Roster cutdown experience

Game Sound Colts vs. Lions | Preseason Week 3

The Colts fell to the Lions in the preseason finale 25-16. Here are the best moments from the game from the Ascension St. Vincent radio network.

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The Colts take on the Detroit Lions in Week 3 of the 2026 preseason at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Game Photos: Colts vs. Lions, Preseason Week 3

The Colts take on the Detroit Lions in Week 3 of the 2026 preseason at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts take the field for pregame warmups for their preseason matchup versus the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Pregame Photos: Colts vs. Lions, Preseason Week 3

The Indianapolis Colts take the field for pregame warmups for their preseason matchup versus the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts arrive at Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Detroit Lions in their last preseason game on August 29, 2026.

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Colts arrive at Lucas Oil Stadium for the last preseason game of the 2026 season

The Indianapolis Colts arrive at Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Detroit Lions in their last preseason game on August 29, 2026.

Go behind the scenes during the photo shoot for the new Rivalries uniforms during 2026 Colts media day.

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Behind the scenes: Anvil Strike uniform photo shoot at Colts media day

Go behind the scenes during the photo shoot for the new Rivalries uniforms during 2026 Colts media day.

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Kicker competition

I sure thought this was going to be wrapped up earlier than this especially since 1 kicker had a Leg up on the other but after the last preseason game it is some how mudding the waters even more.

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Colts Cheer: Anvil Strike

The Rivalries uniform extends to the sidelines. See how the Colts Cheerleaders brought the spirit and identity of Anvil Strike to life as part of the gameday experience.

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders from the Colts versus Atlanta Falcons matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium!

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2026 Cheer Highlights: Colts vs. Falcons | Photo Gallery

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders from the Colts versus Atlanta Falcons matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium!

Explore the exclusive Colts x Gold Hinge women's collection as modeled by the Colts Cheerleaders at Lucas Oil Stadium. Created through the NFL Local Collaboration Program, the collection brings together two Indiana-based brands to deliver a fresh approach to Colts apparel.

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Colts Cheerleaders showcase new Colts x Gold Hinge Collection

Explore the exclusive Colts x Gold Hinge women's collection as modeled by the Colts Cheerleaders at Lucas Oil Stadium. Created through the NFL Local Collaboration Program, the collection brings together two Indiana-based brands to deliver a fresh approach to Colts apparel.