Final · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 1 · Lucas Oil Stadium
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The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 39–35 on the road at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 1 of the 2016 regular season on September 11, 2016. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The 74 combined points were the most in any game of Week 1.
The result moved the Lions to 1–0 and dropped the Colts to 0–1. The Lions finished 2016 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Colts finished 2016 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Lions’ 39 points were their most in any game of 2016.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 35–33 on December 2, 2012. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 41–21 on November 1, 2020.
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 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 2000 Full series history
Jaylen Warren carries Pittsburgh's backfield for a third straight game, while Indianapolis gets its veteran receiver back but loses Darius Slayton.
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.
