Dobbs Makes His Case to Be Goff's Backup by Taking Lions on 3 TD Drives in 25-16 Win over Colts
Richardson went 7 of 10 for 80 yards and led two field-goal drives as Indianapolis evaluated its quarterback depth.
- On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, the Detroit Lions defeated the Indianapolis Colts 25-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium, with veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs strengthening his bid to back up Jared Goff.
- The Lions' quarterback competition between Dobbs and rookie Luke Altmyer intensified after Teddy Bridgewater retired earlier this month, with both vying for the backup role.
- Dobbs finished 15-of-19 for 128 yards and two touchdowns while executing a flawless two-minute drill, whereas Altmyer committed two turnovers and completed seven of 11 passes for 55 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson showed improvement during his limited action, while kicker Spencer Shrader made a 60-yard field goal in the third quarter.
- The Lions face the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13, while the Colts host Baltimore for their respective regular season openers.
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Josh Dobbs takes Detroit Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Indianapolis Colts
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