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Preseason Finale: Will Lions & Colts Stars Play?
29 Aug
Summary
- Colts plan to play starters, but not Jones or Taylor.
- Anthony Richardson will start at quarterback for the Colts.
- Lions and Colts face a decision on playing key starters.

As the NFL preseason concludes, both the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts are contemplating a critical decision: whether to play their starting lineups in the upcoming exhibition finale on Saturday, August 29th. The Colts, under Head Coach Shane Steichen, have indicated that many of their key players, including starting quarterback Anthony Richardson, will participate. However, notable absences will include quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor.
Conversely, Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell has not yet revealed his strategy for his team's starters. This decision comes as the Colts seek their first win after a tie and a loss, while the Lions look to build on a 1-1 preseason record. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be nationally televised on NFL Network.