Overview

• Anthony Richardson has taken the lion’s share of first-team reps in recent padded sessions and impressed with accuracy and mobility, fueling a dramatic shift in betting odds pegging him at –350 to start Week 1.
• Daniel Jones has maintained a steady camp showing and continues to challenge Richardson with veteran poise, preventing any clear separation in coaches’ eyes.
• Shane Steichen reiterated that the Colts will decide their Week 1 starter only after consistent daily progress and has not set a timetable for a final decision.
• Richardson’s spring shoulder issue has fully healed, clearing him to take unrestricted reps and showcase his dual-threat upside.
• NFL insiders and sportsbooks have swung in Richardson’s favor, but Indianapolis insists the Week 1 starter will be the most reliable performer by the season opener.