Overview
- Leonard completed 15 of 20 passes for 189 yards and hit Laquon Treadwell for a 59-yard touchdown in Cincinnati.
- Laquon Treadwell finished the first half with six catches for 116 yards and the long score to pace Indianapolis’ receivers.
- The Colts had already named Daniel Jones the Week 1 starter with Anthony Richardson as backup, and neither quarterback played in the finale.
- Coach Shane Steichen cited injury risk and depth evaluation for resting key players, while local columnist Nate Atkins criticized the decision to sit Richardson as a missed development opportunity.
- Jason Bean went 11 of 17 for 107 yards with a touchdown and an interception after halftime, and safety Daniel Scott returned a Desmond Ridder pick 35 yards for a score as Indy turns to finalizing the 53 by Aug. 26 and prepping for the Sept. 7 opener vs. Miami.