Rookie Caden Curry stole the spotlight in the Indianapolis Colts’ preseason opener, racking up six tackles, two tackles for loss, and two passes defended in a hard-fought 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots. Anthony Richardson made a statement with an efficient passing day and a rushing touchdown, stoking the quarterback competition flames. Will Mallory shined as a potential breakout tight end, while running back Seth McGowan’s controversial goal-line fumble raised questions about missed calls and future depth chart battles.
Meanwhile, kicker Spencer Schrader drilled a clutch 61-yard field goal, intensifying the kicking battle. On the opposite end, Riley Leonard’s struggles and interceptions keep the QB2 race wide open, and backup corners Mekhi Blackmon and Jonathan Edwards were repeatedly exposed, underscoring the Colts’ urgent need for a healthy Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward all season long. How will these risers and fallers shape the Colts’ roster ahead of the regular season?