Episode 505 | Colts/Lions Preview + Another Test for Anthony Richardson

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The Lions have won three games by 35+ points this season, a feat the Colts haven't achieved since 2009.

The episode begins with an ad for We Grow Hair Indy, followed by Kevin Bowen introducing the Week 12 preview of the Colts versus Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. Bowen notes the Colts are underdogs and highlights the secondary ticket market indicating many Lions fans will attend. He mentions lingering thoughts on Anthony Richardson's performance against the Jets, focusing on how he handles success. Bowen reverses the usual format to start with the opponent, the Lions, calling this the 'least important' of the final six games but still crucial for playoff hopes. He shares a striking statistic: the Lions have won three games by 35+ points this season, while the Colts last did so in 2009. Bowen recalls joint practices with the Lions two years ago, noting Dan Campbell's disciplined team. He discusses the Lions' offensive line, skill players like Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, and their 9-2 record. Bowen points out that Campbell's press conference questions were about his dogs, showing the team's relaxed state. He analyzes the Colts' defensive line need to pressure Jared Goff and mentions Lions injuries like Alex Anzalone. The hosts talk about the Colts wearing Indiana Knights jerseys and matchups like Kenny Moore versus Amon-Ra St. Brown. Bowen reflects on the 2018 coaching search where Dan Campbell interviewed after Josh McDaniels backed out. News items include Tyquan Lewis's return from IR, Michael Pittman Jr.'s back issue, and Matt Gay's kicking accuracy. Bowen delves into Anthony Richardson's recent play, citing Dan Campbell's comments on Shane Steichen 'taking the handcuffs off' and Zaire Franklin's praise. He compares Richardson's Jets game to his 2022 Florida win over Utah, noting the next week's loss to Kentucky. The hosts address Twitter questions on a 'winning loss,' Richardson's consistency, tight end production, Shane Steichen's play-calling, and Jonathan Taylor's health. They debate a fan's hypothetical: choosing between Caleb Williams or 80% of Josh Allen for 10 years, both favoring Allen. Predictions are given, with Garrison picking Lions 34-20 and Bowen 30-24, emphasizing the Colts' defensive line performance.

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