The Indianapolis Colts suffered a brutal preseason defeat to the Atlanta Falcons, but hidden among the struggles, wide receiver Deion Burks and running back Seth McGowan showed promise. Both players are pushing hard for roster spots, with Burks making an impact as a receiver and on special teams, and McGowan asserting himself as a solid RB2 option behind Jonathan Taylor. Meanwhile, rookie kicker Spencer Schrader is turning heads with long field goals and turning up the heat on the kicker competition.
On defense, linebackers Jalen Carlies, Austin Ajiake, and Bryce Boettcher stood out with energetic performances, providing a rare bright spot for the unit. The discussion explored Anthony Richardson’s outing—though statistically unimpressive, his performance was marred by dropped passes and a weak offensive line, leaving fans to question what he can do with better support. Can Richardson and these emerging talents help turn things around before the regular season?