Lions' 2022 Joint Practice Thursday Updates

Follow along with what reporters are observing Thursday from the Lions' joint practice with the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts are a formidable test for any NFL team. 

With size, speed and experience at key positions, the Detroit Lions were privy to what has made the Colts among the top AFC powerhouses for the past couple of seasons. 

“Yeah, this will be a very good test. This a tough, physical, fast and aggressive team that we’re playing on both sides of the ball," Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Wednesday. "So, this will be good for us to see if we can run the ball a little bit. And, same thing, can we stop the run? Because they’ve got a hell of a back and a hell of an O-line."

After struggling defensively against the Colts' first-team offense, Detroit's secondary will be looking to rebound on Thursday. 

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff and the offense settled in after a shaky start, and should be able to continue their positive execution of Ben Johnson's offense. 

"I don’t know if you call it nerves or what early on, but just getting settled in," said Goff Wednesday. "I think you’ve got a new defense out there, you’ve got new players, new situation, settling in after a few plays and we’ll play pretty well there in the second half of practice. But, I was proud of the guys. We came out, practiced hard, felt like we did well and it’s a lot of the team reps, and had a good day.”

Here are updates from the Lions' practice with the Colts at their Grand Park facility on Thursday. 

Aidan Hutchinson and Kwity Paye pic.twitter.com/urkUUJz39M

— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 18, 2022

Unlike yesterday, Lions win today’s red zone period. Stout in the run game.

Offensive line depth for Indy is a bit concerning for me.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) August 18, 2022

Lions offense going little backwards while defense stepping it up https://t.co/cISUDmCmQI

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) August 18, 2022

The Colts just ran 12 straight plays deep in the red zone without scoring a TD against Detroit’s top two defenses. Impressive bounce-back effort from Lions

— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 18, 2022

Lions D struggled with red zone work yesterday. Today, 12 plays run, zero touchdowns. Really impressive stuff.

— Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network (@Justin_Rogers) August 18, 2022

Also a big gain for Mike Strachan from Nick Foles. Might have been a long TD if this was live. #Colts

— George Bremer (@gmbremer) August 18, 2022

Colts rookie TE Jelani Woods is showing up today. Two big catches in traffic against the Detroit defense already (in full team period). Especially good to see in light of the Ogletree injury.

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) August 18, 2022

Solid for Goff and offense in 11-on-11. Per @JakeArthurNFL, Goff is 6-7 including 50-yd TD to Benson. Amon-Ra St. Brown has a couple catches over the middle, and RB J. Williams getting in the mix with a couple of receptions

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) August 18, 2022

Jared Goff just hit Trinity Benson on deep post for a 50-yard TD. Cooked ‘em.

— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 18, 2022

By my count, Colts QB Matt Ryan was 7-of-8 in Red Zone 7-on-7s, including two TD catches by Nyheim Hines and one by Mo Alie-Cox, who made a nice readjustment. Basically Matt threw it up and Mo used his big body to make a play.

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 18, 2022

Mobility not strong suits https://t.co/vIRp6srw2A

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) August 18, 2022

Dan Campbell talks to the media before the second joint practice with the Colts #OnePride #LionBlood #DetroitLionsFootball #DetroitPride https://t.co/dsdSX3gW5F

— Detroit Lions Fans (@LionsNewsNow) August 18, 2022

Day 2. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/JT0U2jvz0w

— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) August 18, 2022

Aidan Hutchinson has gone from rolling up the bottom of his jersey to just wearing what appears to be the smallest jersey size possible. For more expert analysis from Lions camp, please visit mlive dot com

— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 18, 2022

There is a lone Eagles fan chirping at Lions players and taking on an entire crowd of Colts fans. He is electric

— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) August 18, 2022

#Lions coach Dan Campbell says the team doesn’t feel out of place facing the Colts in joint practice. “It gives us a confidence. You can feel it in our players. Our players have a confidence. They feel like we’re getting better and to know that we stack up against these guys.”

— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 18, 2022

POV: You're walking to practice with the QBs#LionsCamp | #OnePride pic.twitter.com/38VCjetPz5

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 18, 2022

Dan Campbell’s evaluation of Day 1 was the same as ours — they got their asses kicked for a while, battled better late in the day. He said seven-on-sevens weren’t good, and wouldn’t even talk about one-on-ones. But team stuff was better. Looking for more of that today

— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 18, 2022

Devin Funchess’ shoulder injury is just a stinger, per Dan Campbell. He’ll try to warm it up today, but either way sounds like a non-concern

— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 18, 2022

Dan Campbell: Some of our guys reverted back to old ways that don't work. Have to get them to trust what is being coached

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) August 18, 2022

Detroit Lions offense, Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson & Alim McNeill were bright spots against Indianapolis Colts
All Lions has more https://t.co/ARhXeXZlXz pic.twitter.com/3BkQF8YXJC

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) August 18, 2022