The Indianapolis Colts are coming off a win and have a new energy with Anthony Richardson back at quarterback.
Now at 5-6 on the season, their playoff hopes in the AFC remain alive, but this week’s game comes with massive stakes–win or lose–when it comes to their playoff odds.
Building upon the momentum established last week won’t be easy against a 9-1 Lions team, that has been arguably the most complete team in football, and often, quite dominant.
Detroit will enter today’s game with the NFL’s highest-scoring offense and the fifth-best scoring defense.
Success for the Colts has to begin with the run game–on both sides of the ball. They have to find a way to contain the dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, while the offense needs a steady run game to lean on to avoid living in predictable passing situations.
Here’s how to watch the Indianapolis Colts game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Indianapolis Colts vs Lions game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: FOX
Start time: 1:00 PM ET
Indianapolis Colts vs. Lions will broadcast nationally on FOX in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season. Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma will call the game from the booth at Lucas Oil Stadium, with Megan Olivi reporting from the sidelines.
Where to watch Indianapolis Colts vs Lions on livestream
Streaming options for the game include FUBO:
Watch TEAM A vs TEAM B live on Fubo (free trial)
Indianapolis Colts vs Lions predictions, picks, odds
Colts 24, Lions 34: Detroit is a well-oiled machine and the Colts, while coming off an encouraging win with Richardson at the helm, are still battling inconsistency on both sides of the ball. I just don’t see the Colts having the firepower, or at least not steadily enough, to come away with the win.
ODDS: Lions by 7.5 points
O/U: 50.5 total points
All NFL Odds via BetMGM.
Indianapolis Colts schedule 2024
- Sept. 8: vs. Houston (L, 27-29)
- Sept. 15: at Green Bay (L, 10-16)
- Sept. 22: vs. Chicago (W, 21-16)
- Sept. 29: vs. Pittsburgh (W, 27-24)
- Oct. 6: at Jacksonville (L, 34-37)
- Oct 13: at Tennessee (W, 20-17)
- Oct. 20: vs. Miami (W, 16-10)
- Oct. 27: at Houston (L, 20-23)
- Nov. 3: at Minnesota (L, 13-21)
- Nov. 10: vs. Buffalo (L, 20-30)
- Nov. 17: at New York Jets (W, 28-27)
- Record: 5-6
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