Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 13 · Ford Field
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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 35–33 on the road at Ford Field in Week 13 of the 2012 regular season on December 2, 2012. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Colts to 8–4 and dropped the Lions to 4–8. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Colts finished 2012 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Lions finished 2012 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Colts’ 35 points were their most in any game of 2012.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 31–21 on December 14, 2008. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 39–35 on September 11, 2016.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 4–0 after meeting No. 4 since 2000 Full series history
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Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
