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The Indianapolis Colts beat the Detroit Lions 31–21 at home at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 15 of the 2008 regular season on December 14, 2008.
The result moved the Colts to 10–4 and dropped the Lions to 0–14. It was the Colts’ seventh straight win. It was the Lions’ 14th straight loss. The Lions finished 2008 at 0–16 and missed the playoffs. The Colts finished 2008 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 41–9 on November 25, 2004. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 35–33 on December 2, 2012.
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 3–0 after meeting No. 3 since 2000 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
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.