5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason finale vs. Colts
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions won their preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts 25-16, with key roster bubble players making final impressions ahead of the 53-man roster cuts.
- Running back Jacob Saylors solidified his spot with a strong performance, rushing 17 times for 100 yards and demonstrating potential to contribute early in the regular season amid injuries.
- Quarterbacks Luke Altmyer and Joshua Dobbs each showed resilience after early mistakes, with Dobbs completing 12 of 14 passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while Altmyer led a scoring drive but struggled with turnovers.
- Wide receiver Lucky Jackson emerged as a top candidate for the WR5/6 roles, catching all five targets for 94 yards and making several explosive plays despite an early error.
- Defensive players Skyler Gill-Howard, Eric O’Neill, Ahmed Hassanein, and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw impressed with impactful plays, including Gill-Howard’s sack and Rakestraw’s crucial interception, boosting their chances to remain with the team or practice squad.
