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Colts Hold Off Naming Week 1 Starter as QB Competition Remains Unresolved

Coaches will manage Richardson’s workload to gauge his readiness against Daniel Jones’s steadier play before naming a starter.

Overview

  • After joint practices with the Packers and over three weeks of camp, neither Anthony Richardson nor Daniel Jones has separated himself as the clear favorite.
  • Head coach Shane Steichen said he has no set deadline and plans to evaluate remaining preseason games and workouts before deciding the opener lineup.
  • Richardson has posted his strongest camp with strides in accuracy and footwork but remains inconsistent and missed time following a dislocated pinkie.
  • Daniel Jones has shown reliable accuracy and command of the playbook but has yet to display the downfield aggressiveness the Colts’ scheme prioritizes.
  • FanDuel lists Richardson as the betting favorite to start, and analysts caution that failure to resolve the quarterback issue this season could prompt a franchise reset.