Detroit — In the third and final preseason game for the Detroit Lions, the home team entered the half with a 14-9 lead over the Indianapolis Colts. Here are some observations from the first two quarters:
u25baDetroit's offense moved the ball well with both Tim Boyle and David Blough leading touchdown drives.
On Detroit's second possession, Boyle drove the offense 70 yards on 14 plays. The presumptive frontrunner to back up starter Jared Goff completed six of his seven throws during the series, including a perfect 4-4 on third down.
Facing third-and-2 in the red zone, Boyle connected with receiver Quintez Cephus on a slant for a 15-yard score.