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Colts Maintain Open QB Race After Packers Preseason Loss

Steichen plans to name his Week 1 starter before the preseason finale to give the lead quarterback concentrated reps in practice.

Overview

  • Shane Steichen stuck to his split approach by starting Daniel Jones and using Anthony Richardson in the second quarter yet neither quarterback delivered a performance strong enough to settle the Week 1 competition.
  • Daniel Jones completed 7-of-11 passes for 101 yards but lost a fumble in the opening quarter and did not guide the offense to a touchdown.
  • Anthony Richardson went 6-of-11 for 73 yards, led multiple scoring drives without a turnover, and avoided aggravating his recently dislocated pinky.
  • The Colts lost both right tackles when Braden Smith exited with a groin injury and Blake Freeland suffered a fractured lower leg.
  • With the unofficial depth chart still listing Jones and Richardson as co-starters, Indianapolis will travel to Cincinnati next Saturday before finalizing its Week 1 quarterback choice.