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Stock Up, Stock Down Report from Colts vs. Lions

Multiple Colts players took advantage of the opportunity to help cement their place on the roster while others failed to capitalize.

After facing off in practice for two days last week, the Indianapolis Colts took on the Detroit Lions on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lions came out on top 27-26, making the Colts 0-2 in the 2022 preseason.

Thankfully for the Colts, preseason records do not matter. How players perform in the preseason does matter, especially those who are on the fringe of making the roster.

Because of the two joint practices between the Colts and the Lions last week, most of the starters on both sides did not suit up for Saturday’s contest. With the starters watching from the sidelines, a grand opportunity presented itself for those without a guaranteed roster spot to make a good impression.

So, here are the players who either helped or hurt their chances of solidifying a role on this year’s Colts roster.

STOCK UP

Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (10) catches a touchdown pass while Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) defends in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan (17) holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions are tied at the half, 13-13. Nfl Detroit Lions At Indianapolis Colts
Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (54) celebrates with Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Caeveon Patton (64) on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Detroit Lions in Indianapolis.
Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.

STOCK DOWN

Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) dives into the endzone for a touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Ben Banogu (52) is blocked by Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark (74) looks to block Buffalo Bills defensive end Daniel Joseph (96) during the second half at Highmark Stadium.

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