The Indianapolis Colts open up the preseason on the road against the New England Patriots, and we’ll be following along with everything that takes place right here.
Shane Steichen has already announced that Daniel Jones and other starters won’t be playing in this game. Instead, Anthony Richardson will get the start, and he will play for the first half. Riley Leonard will then play in the second half.
In addition to the backup quarterback competition, other positional battles taking place for the Colts include backup running back, the third wide receiver role, the starting defensive end spot opposite of Laiatu Latu, linebacker, and the strong safety role.
We will update this post as the game unfolds.
Anthony Richardson leads a scoring drive
Rookie DE George Gumbs with the sack
Colts starting offense
Colts’ opening drive ends in an interception
The pass from Richardson goes through Coleman Owens’ hands and into the arms of a Patriots’ defender.
Patriots lead 3-0
On the opening possession, the Patriots drive 44 yards on eight plays, kicking a field goal to take the 3-0 lead.
Early penalties
CB Mekhi Blackmon was penalized twice on the opening drive.
Blake Grupe getting first half kicking attempts
AJ Haulcy makes his Colts’ debut
Alec Pierce going through pre-game field work
DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart signing autographs
The Colts arrive for tonight’s game
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This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Live news, updates, observations from Colts vs. Patriots preseason Game 1
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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By Paul Bretl, Colts Wire | USA TODAY Network
