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Colts vs. Lions Preseason Week 3: Live Thread

Follow along here for all the action as the Colts visit the Lions during Week 3 of the preseason. (Video via Indianapolis Colts YouTube)

Jake Arthur

The Game is Complete: The Colts (3-0) won by a score of 27-17 to wrap up their first undefeated preseason in 27 years. They had 351 yards on 60 plays (5.8 avg.), and the Lions had 263 yards on 63 plays (4.2 avg.).

The Colts' leading passer was quarterback Jacob Eason with 74 yards on 10-of-14 passing (71.4%), the leading rusher was running back Deon Jackson with 81 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 carries (8.1 avg.), the leading receiver was wide receiver Dezmon Patmon with 64 yards on 2 receptions (32.0 avg.), and the leading tackler was linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi with 10.

(0:46, Fourth Quarter) Colts defensive tackle Andrew Brown sacks Lions quarterback David Blough for a 9-yard loss to the Detroit 39-yard line.

(1:22, Fourth Quarter) Colts defensive end Isaac Rochell sacks Lions quarterback David Blough for a 7-yard loss to the Detroit 34-yard line.

(1:50, Fourth Quarter) Colts running back Deon Jackson makes a cut, slips a tackle, and is off to the races for a 42-yard touchdown. Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship's extra point extends the Colts' lead to 27-17.

(7:31, Fourth Quarter) Lions punter Jack Fox punts 55 yards to the Colts' Tyler Vaughns, who returns the ball 6 yards to the Indianapolis 12-yard line.

(10:05, Fourth Quarter) Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship is now 4-of-4 on the game as he converts a 42-yard field goal to give the Colts the lead, 20-17. The drive covered 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:27.

(11:32, Fourth Quarter) Colts linebacker Curtis Bolton intercepts a pass by Lions quarterback David Blough intended for wide receiver Damion Ratley. Bolton returned the ball for 2 yards to the Detroit 31-yard line.

(12:23, Fourth Quarter) Colts quarterback Brett Hundley rolls out to his right and finds running back Deon Jackson for a 3-yard touchdown. Jackson ran up the middle for a successful two-point attempt to tie the game at 17-all. The drive covered 19 plays, 92 yards, 10:28.

(13:44, Fourth Quarter) Colts running back Deon Jackson powers forward and lowers a shoulder to pick up 15 yards to the Detroit 6-yard line. On the next play, Jackson was injured and had to be tended to by trainers.

(15:00, Fourth Quarter) Colts quarterback Brett Hundley escapes a sack and weaves upfield for 11 yards to the Detroit 21-yard line.

At the end of Quarter 3: The score is 17-9, Lions. The Colts have 215 yards on 41 plays (5.2 avg.), and the Lions have 209 yards on 49 plays (4.3 avg.).

(8:03, Third Quarter) Lions punter Jack Fox punts the ball 50 yards from the Detroit 41-yard line, which is returned by the Colts' Tyler Vaughns for -1 yard to the Colts' 7-yard line.

(9:28, Third Quarter) Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ball 49 yards from the Indianapolis 33-yard line to the Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown, who returns the ball for 9 yards to the Detroit 27-yard line. A 5-yard player out of bounds penalty on Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan moves the ball up to Detroit's 32-yard line.

(10:11, Third Quarter) Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (knee), offensive tackle Sam Tevi (knee), and wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (foot) have been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

(10:20, Third Quarter) Lions kicker Zane Gonzalez converts a 28-yard field goal attempt to extend Detroit's lead to 17-9. The drive covered 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:33.

(13:54, Third Quarter) Colts quarterback Brett Hundley is intercepted by Lions cornerback Corn Elder, who is downed for no gain at the Indianapolis 36-yard line.

At Halftime: The score is 14-9, Lions. The Colts have 146 yards on 22 plays (6.6 avg.), and the Lions have 169 yards on 40 plays (4.2 avg.).

The Colts' leading passer is quarterback Jacob Eason with 74 yards on 10-of-14 passing (71.4%), the leading rusher is quarterback Sam Ehlinger with 14 yards on 1 carry, the leading receiver is wide receiver Dezmon Patmon with 64 yards on 2 receptions (32.0 avg.), and the leading tacklers are Shawn Davis and Isaiah Kaufusi with 5.

(0:11, Second Quarter) Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship converts a 43-yard field goal attempt to cut the score to 14-9, Lions. The drive covered 7 plays, 50 yards, 1:42.

(1:37, Second Quarter) Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger evades pressure momentarily and finds wide receiver Dezmon Patmon deep down the left sideline for a 60-yard gain down to the Lions' 14-yard line.

(1:48, Second Quarter) Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike punches it into the end zone from less than one yard out. Kicker Zane Gonzalez's extra point makes it 14-6, Lions. The drive covered 14 plays, 65 yards, 6:45.

(8:36, Second Quarter) Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship converts a 36-yard field goal attempt to make the score 7-6, Lions. The drive covered 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:19.

(15:00, Second Quarter) Lions punter Jack Fox punts the ball 46 yards from the Detroit 30-yard line to the Colts' Tyler Vaughns, who calls for a fair catch at the Colts' 24-yard line.

At the end of Quarter 1: The score is 7-3, Lions. The Colts have 12 yards on 6 plays (2.0 avg.), and the Lions have 105 yards on 25 plays (4.2 avg.).

(3:09, First Quarter) Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ball 56 yards from the Colts' 21-yard line to the Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown, who returns the ball 8 yards to the Detroit 31-yard line. A holding penalty on Detroit's Jerry Jacobs backs the ball up 10 yards from the spot of the foul to the Lions' 23-yard line.

(4:19, First Quarter) Lions quarterback Tim Boyle finds wide receiver Quintez Cephus from 15 yards out for the touchdown. Kicker Zane Gonzalez's extra point is good, which puts Detroit ahead, 7-3. The drive covered 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:45.

(12:08, First Quarter) Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship converts a field goal from 31 yards out to put the Colts on the board first, 3-0. Blankenship has still yet to miss through training camp or the preseason. The drive covered 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:23.

(13:27, First Quarter) Colts rookie defensive end Kwity Paye sacked Lions quarterback Tim Boyle for a 9-yard loss. Boyle fumbled on the play and it was recovered by Colts defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth at the Detroit 18-yard line.

(5:45pm) After missing the last two preseason games due to a breakthrough positive COVID-19 test, Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus returned to the team this week and resumed his duties. Safeties coach Alan Williams had been filling in for him.

(5:35pm) One of the unfortunate parts of the preseason is that this game will be the final performance in a Colts uniform for several players. NFL teams must have their rosters cut down to 53 players from the current 80-man limit by 4:00pm ET next Tuesday. Colts head coach Frank Reich spoke on that and what this final preseason game means.

The Indianapolis Colts close out the 2021 preseason on the road Friday night as they visit the host Detroit Lions at Ford Field at 7:00pm ET.

Whether or not you're able to follow the game, you can stay here with us on this page as we give live updates from the stadium.

You can catch the game on television locally on FOX 59 (Play-by-Play: Greg Rakestraw, Color: Rick Venturi, Sideline: Larra Overton). On the radio, you can find the game on WFNI and WLHK (Play-by-Play: Matt Taylor, Color: Bill Brooks, Sideline: Jeffrey Gorman).

Earlier in the week, Colts head coach Frank Reich advised reporters that Jacob Eason will start at quarterback on Friday night but that very few, if any, starters will see action.

This third and final preseason game appears to be the new "fourth preseason game" where it's mostly role players and bubble guys hoping to make the roster.

Need to catch up on the week of practice? We've got you covered below:

Additionally, here is what our Andrew Moore is watching for during Friday's game.

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JAKE ARTHUR

Jake Arthur has covered the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts for a decade. He is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) and FantasyPros' expert panel. He has also contributed to multiple NFL Draft guides.

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