The Lions took a drive to get going, but scored touchdowns on back-to-back possessions and have a 14-6 lead over the Colts at halftime.

David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each have a rushing touchdown, while quarterback Jared Goff started the game 8-for-10 for 98 yards. Montgomery and Gibbs also each have a long third-down conversion on the ground, working their way through the Indianapolis defense to move the chains.

Gibbs scored on a 1-yard run early in the second quarter. Montgomery retrieved the ball from six yards late in the same period.

The Lions had possession of the ball again at the end of the half, but could not get anything going and had to punt.

Jared Goff is 10 of 13 passing for 111 yards. Montgomery has 39 yards on seven carries with a TD, while Gibbs has 30 yards on eight carries.

The Colts had their chances, but were unable to drive the ball home. A promising opening play stalled in the red zone, with Matt Gay hitting a 27-yard field goal to put Indianapolis on the board. Then Drew Ogletree dropped a touchdown midway through the second quarter, leaving the club to settle for a 29-yard field goal.

Anthony Richardson has completed 7 of 14 passes for 117 yards, including a beautiful ball from 49 yards deep to Alec Pierce. Richardson also leads with 36 yards rushing on five carries. Jonathan Taylor has 21 yards on 10 attempts.

Detroit gets the kickoff for the second half.