Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Colts-Lions: What to watch
Lions should prevail -- if they limit mistakes
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 13 Colts-Lions matchup.
• Stop the run first: The Lions have been inconsistent defending the run (123 yards per game) and were gashed for 205 yards (7.3 yards per attempt) in their Thanksgiving Day loss to Houston. The Colts don't field a ball carrier like Houston's Arian Foster, and making Indianapolis one-dimensional could be achieved out of Detroit's base 4-3 front. The Colts' offensive line deficiencies could be exposed this week as the Lions' defensive line matches up well in the trenches.
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