The Detroit Lions played their third preseason game at Ford Field on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, facing the Miami Dolphins, after joint practices with them earlier in the week. The Dolphins won Saturday’s game 24-17.
Here are all the images from Saturday:
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, left, greets Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell after an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (31) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa talks to reporters after an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) carries against Miami Dolphins linebacker Dequan Jackson during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (RYAN SUN — AP Photo)
Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (31) carries against Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (61) walks off the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) carries against Miami Dolphins linebacker Eugene Asante during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) passes during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Eugene Asante and cornerback Jack Jones (23) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tahj Washington carries against Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (31) carries against Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tahj Washington (7) carries against Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) carries against Miami Dolphins linebacker Cameron Goode (53) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (PAUL SANCYA — AP Photo)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) pulls in a touchdown reception against Miami Dolphins cornerback Cornell Armstrong (26) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (31) carries against Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) pulls in a touchdown reception against Miami Dolphins cornerback Cornell Armstrong (26) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive end Isaac Ukwu (45) celebrates a sack during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Eugene Asante and cornerback Jack Jones (23) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson is hit by Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) as he passes during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard reaches out in vain to try to recover a fuel on a punt return during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tahj Washington carries against Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
The Detroit Lions enter the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) carries against Miami Dolphins cornerback Ethan Bonner (27) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Detroit Lions enter the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Miller Jr. (42) reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Miami Dolphins Dee Eskridge (82) reaches out against Detroit Lions Grant Stuard (15) to recover his fumble on a punt return during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) carries against Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Colbert (34) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) carries against Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. (25) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) carries against Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Colbert (34) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Originally Published: August 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM EDT