Saturday, August 29, 2026

Lions Links for Saturday Evening 8-29-26

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Preseason Week 3 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-preseason-week-3-observations-dobbs-saylors-meeks


Lions comfortable with RB offerings if veteran is unavailable to open season:  https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-comfortable-rb-offerings-veteran-220159809.html




9 Winners, 4 Losers from Lions Preseason Win Over Indianapolis Colts:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/9-winners-4-losers-from-lions-preseason-win-over-indianapolis-colts

Key Takeaways From Lions 25-16 Preseason Win Against Colts:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/key-takeaways-from-lions-25-16-preseason-win-against-colts

3 Toughest Roster Decisions Lions Are Facing Ahead of Cut Day:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/3-toughest-roster-decisions-lions-are-facing-ahead-of-cut-day






Lions winners and losers: One potential cut just became much harder to stomach:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-winners-and-losers-one-potential-cut-just-became-much-harder-to-stomach/

What we learned about the Lions: QB2 got murkier, one rookie looks real, and one cut could haunt Detroit:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/what-we-learned-about-the-lions-qb2-got-murkier-one-rookie-looks-real-and-one-cut-could-haunt-detroit/

Josh Dobbs Leaves No Doubt on Lions’ QB2 Job in Efficient Outing vs. Colts:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/josh-dobbs-leaves-no-doubt-on-lions-qb2-job-in-efficient-vs-colts

Dobbs makes his case to be Goff's backup by taking Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Colts:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401873308

NFL Preseason Week 3 Recap: Detroit Lions 25, Indianapolis Colts 16:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseason-week-3-recap-detroit-lions-25-indianapolis-colts-16

2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Saturday's games (Lions compete for the backup wide receiver spots: A knee injury landed Cedrick Wilson Jr. on injured reserve, opening a roster spot for another receiver.  Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams sit at the top of the Lions' wide receiver depth chart, and neither has played in the preseason. Isaac TeSlaa played a surprising amount over the first two preseason games, but was among the starters to sit in this showdown. Wilson had appeared locked into one of the backup spots, but now that he’s on injured reserve, he won’t be among the top backups.  Tom Kennedy is the next man up among the outside receivers, and appears to have secured a roster spot. He has played 30 games for the Lions over the last seven seasons, and he may be more involved this season than in the past. He is also competing to be a returner, and took the first punt return for Detroit in this game.  Greg Dortch appears to be the next man most likely to make the roster after only playing in the first half last week. He was playing in the slot in 11 personnel early in that game, but played longer than you would expect for someone who has a secure roster spot. Dortch is also in contention for the punt return job, but if Kennedy has won it, there is no guarantee Dortch makes the roster.  Tay Martin and Lucky Jackson were the other starters for this game, and there is a solid chance one of them will make the roster, although it’s also possible Detroit will sign someone who was released elsewhere instead of keeping one of these players.  Miscellaneous Notes - The Lions continued to sit quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa and tight ends Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and Tyler Conklin.  Backup Isiah Pacheco remains out due to a back injury. It’s unclear whether Sione Vaki didn’t play because he is still injured, or if he was far enough up the depth chart.):  https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-3-recap-immediate-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-saturdays-games

2026 NFL Preseason, Week 3: What We Learned from Saturday's games (Lions at Colts -Pair of important Colts make short but sweet appearances. Keenan Allen signed with Indianapolis on Aug. 19, and on Saturday he surprisingly got a little run ahead of his 14th NFL season. Wearing No. 10 instead of his usual 13, Allen made an immediate impact, coming across the field to catch a 24-yard rope from Anthony Richardson as Lions cornerback Roger McCreary closed in. The reception got the Colts to midfield in a hurry. Five players later, they closed their opening drive with a field goal. Allen, who played just four snaps, looks locked in and ready to make an impact for Indy alongside fellow wideouts Alec Pierce, who returned to practice this week, and Josh Downs. Sauce Gardner logged his first four snaps of the preseason and made a catch, as well. Gardner was in coverage on Lions wide receiver Lucky Jackson when quarterback Luke Altmyer made an ill-advised attempt to sneak one past him to nearby tight end Thomas Gordon Gardner plucked it from the air for the interception on his final play of the day. The two-time All-Pro appeared in only four games for the Colts after being traded to Indianapolis midway through last season. He’ll look to carry this momentum into what is hopefully a healthier regular season for the soon-to-be 25-year-old.  Rakestraw still struggles in coverage. There was good and bad from the Lions' 2024 second-round pick in Detroit’s preseason finale. Rakestraw, who played only eight games as a rookie due to injuries, missed all of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery and has already been banged up a few times this August, is still working to find his footing as a cover man in the NFL. He played the entire first half against the Colts and allowed three receptions for 44 yards on five targets. On a particularly bad sequence, Rakestraw got burnt by Anthony Gould for a 25-yard fourth-down catch into the red zone and then gave up a 14-yard gain to wideout Deion Burks on the very next play. Rakestraw did show off his physicality with six tackles and made a diving interception of a bad throw under duress by Riley Leonard, so there will still be some positive tape. However, the overall numbers are not promising as Rakestraw seeks his place somewhere down the CB depth chart. He allowed 11 receptions for 151 yards on 15 targets, with two passes defensed and the INT across the entire preseason.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-3-what-we-learned-from-saturday-s-games


Video:







HIGHLIGHT: Williams charges up the middle for his second 1-yard TD:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-williams-charges-up-the-middle-for-his-second-1-yard-td


HIGHLIGHT: Dobbs launches deep to Jackson for 35-yard gain:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-dobbs-launches-deep-to-jackson-for-35-yard-gain

HIGHLIGHT: Rakestraw jumps Leonard's pass for diving INT:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-rakestraw-jumps-leonard-s-pass-for-diving-int

HIGHLIGHT: Dobbs dots Meeks at goal line for 6-yard TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-dobbs-dots-meeks-at-goal-line-for-6-yard-td

HIGHLIGHT: Lions force fourth down with sack by Gill-Howard:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-lions-force-fourth-down-with-sack-by-gill-howard


HIGHLIGHT: Jackson finds the open field on 19-yard reception:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-jackson-finds-the-open-field-on-19-yard-reception


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